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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.44, 26.76 and 15.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.44, 26.76 and 15.78 is: 21.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.44 : 26.76 = 15.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.44/26.76 = 15.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.44x = 26.76 × 15.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.44x = 422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.27/19.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.72

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