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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.22, 26.54 and 14.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.22, 26.54 and 14.85 is: 20.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.22 : 26.54 = 14.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.22/26.54 = 14.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.22x = 26.54 × 14.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.22x = 394.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.04/19.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.51

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