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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.30, 26.61 and 15.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.30, 26.61 and 15.16 is: 20.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.30 : 26.61 = 15.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.30/26.61 = 15.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.30x = 26.61 × 15.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.30x = 403.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403.41/19.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.90

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