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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.13, 26.39 and 15.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.13, 26.39 and 15.49 is: 21.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.13 : 26.39 = 15.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.13/26.39 = 15.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.13x = 26.39 × 15.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.13x = 408.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408.70/19.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.36

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