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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.27, 26.57 and 15.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.27, 26.57 and 15.13 is: 20.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.27 : 26.57 = 15.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.27/26.57 = 15.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.27x = 26.57 × 15.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.27x = 402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402.08/19.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.86

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