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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.02, 26.27 and 15.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.02, 26.27 and 15.93 is: 22.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.02 : 26.27 = 15.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.02/26.27 = 15.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.02x = 26.27 × 15.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.02x = 418.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418.40/19.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.00

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