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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.76, 29.62 and 15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.76, 29.62 and 15 is: 22.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.76 : 29.62 = 15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.76/29.62 = 15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.76x = 29.62 × 15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.76x = 444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444.30/19.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.48

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