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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.43, 26.84 and 15.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.43, 26.84 and 15.11 is: 20.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.43 : 26.84 = 15.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.43/26.84 = 15.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.43x = 26.84 × 15.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.43x = 405.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.67/19.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.87

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