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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.51, 26.90 and 15.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.51, 26.90 and 15.42 is: 21.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.51 : 26.90 = 15.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.51/26.90 = 15.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.51x = 26.90 × 15.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.51x = 414.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414.80/19.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.27

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