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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.01, 26.21 and 13.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.01, 26.21 and 13.83 is: 19.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.01 : 26.21 = 13.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.01/26.21 = 13.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.01x = 26.21 × 13.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.01x = 362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.48/19.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.07

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