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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.03, 26.23 and 14.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.03, 26.23 and 14.93 is: 20.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.03 : 26.23 = 14.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.03/26.23 = 14.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.03x = 26.23 × 14.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.03x = 391.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.61/19.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.58

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