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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.50, 26.88 and 14.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.50, 26.88 and 14.04 is: 19.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.50 : 26.88 = 14.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.50/26.88 = 14.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.50x = 26.88 × 14.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.50x = 377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377.40/19.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.35

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