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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.26, 26.55 and 13.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.26, 26.55 and 13.80 is: 19.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.26 : 26.55 = 13.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.26/26.55 = 13.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.26x = 26.55 × 13.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.26x = 366.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366.39/19.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.02

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