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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.10, 26.36 and 15.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.10, 26.36 and 15.19 is: 20.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.10 : 26.36 = 15.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.10/26.36 = 15.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.10x = 26.36 × 15.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.10x = 400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.32/19.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.96

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