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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.32, 26.62 and 14.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.32, 26.62 and 14.68 is: 20.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.32 : 26.62 = 14.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.32/26.62 = 14.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.32x = 26.62 × 14.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.32x = 390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390.78/19.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.23

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