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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.97, 29.88 and 15.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.97, 29.88 and 15.43 is: 23.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.97 : 29.88 = 15.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.97/29.88 = 15.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.97x = 29.88 × 15.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.97x = 461.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.05/19.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.09

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