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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.36, 26.69 and 15.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.36, 26.69 and 15.72 is: 21.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.36 : 26.69 = 15.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.36/26.69 = 15.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.36x = 26.69 × 15.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.36x = 419.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419.57/19.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.67

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