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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.21, 26.54 and 15.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.21, 26.54 and 15.80 is: 21.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.21 : 26.54 = 15.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.21/26.54 = 15.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.21x = 26.54 × 15.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.21x = 419.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419.33/19.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.83

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