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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.33, 26.67 and 10.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.33, 26.67 and 10.70 is: 14.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.33 : 26.67 = 10.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.33/26.67 = 10.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.33x = 26.67 × 10.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.33x = 285.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.51/19.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.77

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