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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.44, 26.82 and 15.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.44, 26.82 and 15.14 is: 20.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.44 : 26.82 = 15.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.44/26.82 = 15.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.44x = 26.82 × 15.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.44x = 406.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.05/19.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.89

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