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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.25, 26.55 and 14.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.25, 26.55 and 14.08 is: 19.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.25 : 26.55 = 14.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.25/26.55 = 14.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.25x = 26.55 × 14.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.25x = 373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.82/19.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.42

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