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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.27, 26.58 and 13.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.27, 26.58 and 13.82 is: 19.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.27 : 26.58 = 13.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.27/26.58 = 13.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.27x = 26.58 × 13.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.27x = 367.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.34/19.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.06

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