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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.08, 26.33 and 10.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.08, 26.33 and 10.34 is: 14.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.08 : 26.33 = 10.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.08/26.33 = 10.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.08x = 26.33 × 10.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.08x = 272.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272.23/19.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.27

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