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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.36, 26.72 and 15.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.36, 26.72 and 15.73 is: 21.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.36 : 26.72 = 15.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.36/26.72 = 15.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.36x = 26.72 × 15.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.36x = 420.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420.28/19.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.71

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