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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.98, 30.15 and 19.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.98, 30.15 and 19.56 is: 29.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.98 : 30.15 = 19.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.98/30.15 = 19.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.98x = 30.15 × 19.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.98x = 589.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589.73/19.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.52

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