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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.76, 27.28 and 15.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.76, 27.28 and 15.92 is: 21.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.76 : 27.28 = 15.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.76/27.28 = 15.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.76x = 27.28 × 15.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.76x = 434.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434.30/19.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.98

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