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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.11, 26.35 and 15.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.11, 26.35 and 15.01 is: 20.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.11 : 26.35 = 15.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.11/26.35 = 15.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.11x = 26.35 × 15.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.11x = 395.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395.51/19.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.70

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