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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.11, 26.36 and 14.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.11, 26.36 and 14.25 is: 19.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.11 : 26.36 = 14.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.11/26.36 = 14.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.11x = 26.36 × 14.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.11x = 375.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.56/19.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.65

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