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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.11, 26.38 and 14.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.11, 26.38 and 14.22 is: 19.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.11 : 26.38 = 14.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.11/26.38 = 14.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.11x = 26.38 × 14.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.11x = 375.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.12/19.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.63

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