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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.83, 29.79 and 15.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.83, 29.79 and 15.98 is: 24.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.83 : 29.79 = 15.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.83/29.79 = 15.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.83x = 29.79 × 15.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.83x = 476.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476.12/19.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.01

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