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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.10, 26.28 and 15.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.10, 26.28 and 15.45 is: 21.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.10 : 26.28 = 15.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.10/26.28 = 15.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.10x = 26.28 × 15.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.10x = 406.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.03/19.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.26

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