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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.35, 26.48 and 19.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.35, 26.48 and 19.15 is: 26.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.35 : 26.48 = 19.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.35/26.48 = 19.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.35x = 26.48 × 19.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.35x = 507.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507.07/19.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.21

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