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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19, 26.19 and 15.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19, 26.19 and 15.92 is: 21.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19 : 26.19 = 15.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19/26.19 = 15.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19x = 26.19 × 15.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19x = 416.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416.94/19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.94

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