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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.25, 26.54 and 15.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.25, 26.54 and 15.15 is: 20.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.25 : 26.54 = 15.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.25/26.54 = 15.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.25x = 26.54 × 15.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.25x = 402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402.08/19.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.89

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