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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.37, 26.76 and 14.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.37, 26.76 and 14.99 is: 20.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.37 : 26.76 = 14.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.37/26.76 = 14.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.37x = 26.76 × 14.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.37x = 401.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.13/19.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.71

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