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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.22, 26.48 and 15.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.22, 26.48 and 15.75 is: 21.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.22 : 26.48 = 15.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.22/26.48 = 15.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.22x = 26.48 × 15.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.22x = 417.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.10/19.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.71

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