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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.91, 27.44 and 15.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.91, 27.44 and 15.31 is: 21.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.91 : 27.44 = 15.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.91/27.44 = 15.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.91x = 27.44 × 15.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.91x = 419.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419.89/19.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.09

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