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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.07, 28.55 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.07, 28.55 and 15.44 is: 23.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.07 : 28.55 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.07/28.55 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.07x = 28.55 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.07x = 440.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.59/19.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.11

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