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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.58, 26.93 and 14.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.58, 26.93 and 14.11 is: 19.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.58 : 26.93 = 14.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.58/26.93 = 14.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.58x = 26.93 × 14.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.58x = 379.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.95/19.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.41

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