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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.08, 26.37 and 14.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.08, 26.37 and 14.27 is: 19.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.08 : 26.37 = 14.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.08/26.37 = 14.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.08x = 26.37 × 14.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.08x = 376.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.17/19.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.72

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