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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.07, 26.27 and 14.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.07, 26.27 and 14.21 is: 19.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.07 : 26.27 = 14.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.07/26.27 = 14.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.07x = 26.27 × 14.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.07x = 373.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.30/19.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.58

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