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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.45, 26.80 and 14.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.45, 26.80 and 14.84 is: 20.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.45 : 26.80 = 14.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.45/26.80 = 14.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.45x = 26.80 × 14.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.45x = 397.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.71/19.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.45

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