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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.11, 26.33 and 14.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.11, 26.33 and 14.73 is: 20.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.11 : 26.33 = 14.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.11/26.33 = 14.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.11x = 26.33 × 14.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.11x = 387.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.88/19.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.30

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