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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.79, 25.92 and 14.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.79, 25.92 and 14.19 is: 19.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.79 : 25.92 = 14.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.79/25.92 = 14.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.79x = 25.92 × 14.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.79x = 367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.80/18.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.58

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