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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.72, 29.39 and 19.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.72, 29.39 and 19.15 is: 28.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.72 : 29.39 = 19.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.72/29.39 = 19.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.72x = 29.39 × 19.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.72x = 562.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562.82/19.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.54

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