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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.08, 26.24 and 15.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.08, 26.24 and 15.40 is: 21.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.08 : 26.24 = 15.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.08/26.24 = 15.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.08x = 26.24 × 15.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.08x = 404.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404.10/19.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.18

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