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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.54, 26.99 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.54, 26.99 and 15.66 is: 21.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.54 : 26.99 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.54/26.99 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.54x = 26.99 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.54x = 422.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.45/19.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.63

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