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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.06, 26.28 and 14.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.06, 26.28 and 14.92 is: 20.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.06 : 26.28 = 14.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.06/26.28 = 14.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.06x = 26.28 × 14.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.06x = 392.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.19/19.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.58

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