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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.15, 26.40 and 15.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.15, 26.40 and 15.07 is: 20.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.15 : 26.40 = 15.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.15/26.40 = 15.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.15x = 26.40 × 15.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.15x = 397.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.85/19.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.78

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