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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.11, 26.36 and 15.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.11, 26.36 and 15.03 is: 20.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.11 : 26.36 = 15.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.11/26.36 = 15.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.11x = 26.36 × 15.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.11x = 396.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396.19/19.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.73

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