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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.07, 28.47 and 15.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.07, 28.47 and 15.23 is: 22.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.07 : 28.47 = 15.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.07/28.47 = 15.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.07x = 28.47 × 15.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.07x = 433.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433.67/19.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.74

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