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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.48, 26.80 and 15.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.48, 26.80 and 15.80 is: 21.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.48 : 26.80 = 15.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.48/26.80 = 15.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.48x = 26.80 × 15.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.48x = 423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423.44/19.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.74

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