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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19, 26.22 and 14.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19, 26.22 and 14.17 is: 19.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19 : 26.22 = 14.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19/26.22 = 14.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19x = 26.22 × 14.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19x = 371.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371.54/19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.55

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