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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.40, 26.73 and 14.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.40, 26.73 and 14.79 is: 20.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.40 : 26.73 = 14.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.40/26.73 = 14.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.40x = 26.73 × 14.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.40x = 395.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395.34/19.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.38

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