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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.08, 26.33 and 15.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.08, 26.33 and 15.00 is: 20.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.08 : 26.33 = 15.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.08/26.33 = 15.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.08x = 26.33 × 15.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.08x = 394.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.95/19.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.70

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