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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.34, 26.63 and 15.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.34, 26.63 and 15.69 is: 21.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.34 : 26.63 = 15.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.34/26.63 = 15.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.34x = 26.63 × 15.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.34x = 417.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.90/19.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.61

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