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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.55, 26.91 and 14.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.55, 26.91 and 14.07 is: 19.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.55 : 26.91 = 14.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.55/26.91 = 14.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.55x = 26.91 × 14.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.55x = 378.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378.62/19.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.37

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