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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.17, 26.43 and 15.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.17, 26.43 and 15.88 is: 21.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.17 : 26.43 = 15.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.17/26.43 = 15.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.17x = 26.43 × 15.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.17x = 419.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419.50/19.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.89

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