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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.52, 26.85 and 15.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.52, 26.85 and 15.42 is: 21.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.52 : 26.85 = 15.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.52/26.85 = 15.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.52x = 26.85 × 15.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.52x = 414.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414.03/19.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.21

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