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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.80, 29.69 and 15.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.80, 29.69 and 15.22 is: 22.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.80 : 29.69 = 15.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.80/29.69 = 15.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.80x = 29.69 × 15.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.80x = 451.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451.88/19.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.82

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