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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.13, 26.39 and 10.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.13, 26.39 and 10.50 is: 14.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.13 : 26.39 = 10.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.13/26.39 = 10.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.13x = 26.39 × 10.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.13x = 277.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.12/19.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.49

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