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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.83, 29.69 and 15.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.83, 29.69 and 15.60 is: 23.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.83 : 29.69 = 15.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.83/29.69 = 15.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.83x = 29.69 × 15.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.83x = 463.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.09/19.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.35

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