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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.29, 26.60 and 14.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.29, 26.60 and 14.93 is: 20.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.29 : 26.60 = 14.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.29/26.60 = 14.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.29x = 26.60 × 14.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.29x = 396.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396.93/19.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.58

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