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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.15, 26.45 and 14.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.15, 26.45 and 14.56 is: 20.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.15 : 26.45 = 14.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.15/26.45 = 14.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.15x = 26.45 × 14.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.15x = 385.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.08/19.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.11

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