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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.18, 28.68 and 15.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.18, 28.68 and 15.56 is: 23.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.18 : 28.68 = 15.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.18/28.68 = 15.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.18x = 28.68 × 15.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.18x = 446.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446.26/19.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.27

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