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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.15, 26.43 and 13.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.15, 26.43 and 13.71 is: 18.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.15 : 26.43 = 13.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.15/26.43 = 13.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.15x = 26.43 × 13.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.15x = 362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.36/19.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.92

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