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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.13, 26.35 and 15.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.13, 26.35 and 15.48 is: 21.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.13 : 26.35 = 15.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.13/26.35 = 15.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.13x = 26.35 × 15.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.13x = 407.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407.86/19.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.33

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