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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.24, 26.53 and 14.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.24, 26.53 and 14.63 is: 20.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.24 : 26.53 = 14.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.24/26.53 = 14.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.24x = 26.53 × 14.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.24x = 388.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.11/19.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.17

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