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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.36, 26.76 and 15.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.36, 26.76 and 15.04 is: 20.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.36 : 26.76 = 15.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.36/26.76 = 15.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.36x = 26.76 × 15.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.36x = 402.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402.47/19.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.79

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