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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.02, 26.26 and 14.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.02, 26.26 and 14.44 is: 19.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.02 : 26.26 = 14.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.02/26.26 = 14.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.02x = 26.26 × 14.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.02x = 379.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.19/19.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.94

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