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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.27, 26.59 and 14.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.27, 26.59 and 14.90 is: 20.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.27 : 26.59 = 14.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.27/26.59 = 14.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.27x = 26.59 × 14.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.27x = 396.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396.20/19.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.57

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