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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.48, 26.85 and 14.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.48, 26.85 and 14.85 is: 20.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.48 : 26.85 = 14.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.48/26.85 = 14.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.48x = 26.85 × 14.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.48x = 398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398.72/19.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.47

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