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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.14, 26.41 and 13.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.14, 26.41 and 13.98 is: 19.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.14 : 26.41 = 13.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.14/26.41 = 13.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.14x = 26.41 × 13.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.14x = 369.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369.21/19.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.29

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