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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.04, 26.28 and 14.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.04, 26.28 and 14.20 is: 19.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.04 : 26.28 = 14.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.04/26.28 = 14.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.04x = 26.28 × 14.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.04x = 373.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.18/19.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.60

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