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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.78, 27.28 and 19.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.78, 27.28 and 19.15 is: 26.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.78 : 27.28 = 19.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.78/27.28 = 19.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.78x = 27.28 × 19.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.78x = 522.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.41/19.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.41

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