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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.57, 26.95 and 15.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.57, 26.95 and 15.93 is: 21.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.57 : 26.95 = 15.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.57/26.95 = 15.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.57x = 26.95 × 15.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.57x = 429.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429.31/19.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.94

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