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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.33, 26.66 and 14.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.33, 26.66 and 14.95 is: 20.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.33 : 26.66 = 14.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.33/26.66 = 14.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.33x = 26.66 × 14.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.33x = 398.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398.57/19.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.62

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