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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.32, 26.82 and 19.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.32, 26.82 and 19.14 is: 26.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.32 : 26.82 = 19.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.32/26.82 = 19.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.32x = 26.82 × 19.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.32x = 513.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.33/19.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.57

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