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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.06, 26.25 and 13.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.06, 26.25 and 13.87 is: 19.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.06 : 26.25 = 13.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.06/26.25 = 13.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.06x = 26.25 × 13.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.06x = 364.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364.09/19.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.10

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