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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.23, 26.52 and 14.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.23, 26.52 and 14.40 is: 19.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.23 : 26.52 = 14.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.23/26.52 = 14.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.23x = 26.52 × 14.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.23x = 381.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.89/19.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.86

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