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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.39, 26.76 and 10.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.39, 26.76 and 10.77 is: 14.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.39 : 26.76 = 10.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.39/26.76 = 10.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.39x = 26.76 × 10.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.39x = 288.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.07/19.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.86

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