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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.27, 26.59 and 10.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.27, 26.59 and 10.65 is: 14.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.27 : 26.59 = 10.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.27/26.59 = 10.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.27x = 26.59 × 10.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.27x = 283.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283.05/19.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.69

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