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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.01, 26.22 and 13.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.01, 26.22 and 13.55 is: 18.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.01 : 26.22 = 13.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.01/26.22 = 13.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.01x = 26.22 × 13.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.01x = 355.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.15/19.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.69

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