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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.99, 29.87 and 15.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.99, 29.87 and 15.49 is: 23.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.99 : 29.87 = 15.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.99/29.87 = 15.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.99x = 29.87 × 15.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.99x = 462.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.69/19.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.15

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