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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.95, 29.87 and 15.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.95, 29.87 and 15.87 is: 23.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.95 : 29.87 = 15.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.95/29.87 = 15.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.95x = 29.87 × 15.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.95x = 473.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.81/19.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.76

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