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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.07, 26.22 and 15.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.07, 26.22 and 15.34 is: 21.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.07 : 26.22 = 15.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.07/26.22 = 15.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.07x = 26.22 × 15.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.07x = 402.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402.15/19.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.09

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