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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.64, 27.11 and 15.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.64, 27.11 and 15.26 is: 21.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.64 : 27.11 = 15.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.64/27.11 = 15.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.64x = 27.11 × 15.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.64x = 413.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413.60/19.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.06

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