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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.21, 26.51 and 15.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.21, 26.51 and 15.12 is: 20.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.21 : 26.51 = 15.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.21/26.51 = 15.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.21x = 26.51 × 15.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.21x = 400.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.85/19.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.87

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