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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.73, 29.60 and 15.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.73, 29.60 and 15.17 is: 22.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.73 : 29.60 = 15.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.73/29.60 = 15.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.73x = 29.60 × 15.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.73x = 448.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.81/19.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.75

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