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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.77, 29.63 and 15.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.77, 29.63 and 15.96 is: 23.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.77 : 29.63 = 15.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.77/29.63 = 15.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.77x = 29.63 × 15.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.77x = 472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472.82/19.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.92

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