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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.49, 26.88 and 14.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.49, 26.88 and 14.63 is: 20.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.49 : 26.88 = 14.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.49/26.88 = 14.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.49x = 26.88 × 14.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.49x = 393.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.25/19.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.18

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