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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.41, 26.77 and 15.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.41, 26.77 and 15.31 is: 21.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.41 : 26.77 = 15.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.41/26.77 = 15.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.41x = 26.77 × 15.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.41x = 409.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.71/19.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.11

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