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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.14, 26.45 and 14.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.14, 26.45 and 14.33 is: 19.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.14 : 26.45 = 14.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.14/26.45 = 14.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.14x = 26.45 × 14.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.14x = 378.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378.82/19.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.79

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