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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.39, 26.70 and 15.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.39, 26.70 and 15.94 is: 21.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.39 : 26.70 = 15.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.39/26.70 = 15.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.39x = 26.70 × 15.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.39x = 425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425.60/19.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.95

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