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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.46, 26.87 and 14.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.46, 26.87 and 14.90 is: 20.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.46 : 26.87 = 14.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.46/26.87 = 14.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.46x = 26.87 × 14.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.46x = 400.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.15/19.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.57

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