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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.04, 26.97 and 13.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.04, 26.97 and 13.19 is: 19.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.04 : 26.97 = 13.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.04/26.97 = 13.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.04x = 26.97 × 13.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.04x = 355.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.73/18.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.72

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