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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.18, 26.50 and 14.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.18, 26.50 and 14.90 is: 20.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.18 : 26.50 = 14.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.18/26.50 = 14.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.18x = 26.50 × 14.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.18x = 394.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.85/19.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.59

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