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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.48, 26.88 and 13.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.48, 26.88 and 13.95 is: 19.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.48 : 26.88 = 13.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.48/26.88 = 13.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.48x = 26.88 × 13.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.48x = 374.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374.98/19.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.25

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