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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.09, 26.35 and 14.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.09, 26.35 and 14.49 is: 20.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.09 : 26.35 = 14.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.09/26.35 = 14.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.09x = 26.35 × 14.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.09x = 381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.81/19.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.00

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