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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.04, 26.30 and 15.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.04, 26.30 and 15.16 is: 20.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.04 : 26.30 = 15.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.04/26.30 = 15.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.04x = 26.30 × 15.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.04x = 398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398.50/19.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.94

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