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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.16, 26.47 and 15.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.16, 26.47 and 15.29 is: 21.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.16 : 26.47 = 15.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.16/26.47 = 15.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.16x = 26.47 × 15.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.16x = 404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404.73/19.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.12

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