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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.97, 29.90 and 15.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.97, 29.90 and 15.13 is: 22.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.97 : 29.90 = 15.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.97/29.90 = 15.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.97x = 29.90 × 15.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.97x = 452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452.46/19.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.65

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