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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.29, 26.62 and 10.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.29, 26.62 and 10.66 is: 14.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.29 : 26.62 = 10.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.29/26.62 = 10.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.29x = 26.62 × 10.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.29x = 283.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283.87/19.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.72

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