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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.54, 26.93 and 15.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.54, 26.93 and 15.64 is: 21.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.54 : 26.93 = 15.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.54/26.93 = 15.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.54x = 26.93 × 15.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.54x = 421.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.31/19.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.56

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