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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.01, 26.25 and 14.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.01, 26.25 and 14.63 is: 20.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.01 : 26.25 = 14.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.01/26.25 = 14.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.01x = 26.25 × 14.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.01x = 384.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.04/19.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.21

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