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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.26, 28.96 and 15.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.26, 28.96 and 15.01 is: 22.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.26 : 28.96 = 15.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.26/28.96 = 15.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.26x = 28.96 × 15.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.26x = 434.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434.58/19.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.56

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