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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.01, 26.25 and 15.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.01, 26.25 and 15.59 is: 21.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.01 : 26.25 = 15.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.01/26.25 = 15.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.01x = 26.25 × 15.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.01x = 409.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.24/19.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.53

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