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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.46, 26.87 and 15.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.46, 26.87 and 15.82 is: 21.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.46 : 26.87 = 15.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.46/26.87 = 15.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.46x = 26.87 × 15.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.46x = 425.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425.08/19.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.84

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