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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.72, 29.50 and 15.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.72, 29.50 and 15.68 is: 23.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.72 : 29.50 = 15.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.72/29.50 = 15.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.72x = 29.50 × 15.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.72x = 462.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.56/19.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.46

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