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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.93, 29.90 and 15.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.93, 29.90 and 15.45 is: 23.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.93 : 29.90 = 15.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.93/29.90 = 15.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.93x = 29.90 × 15.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.93x = 461.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.88/19.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.18

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