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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.97, 26.19 and 18.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.97, 26.19 and 18.94 is: 26.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.97 : 26.19 = 18.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.97/26.19 = 18.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.97x = 26.19 × 18.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.97x = 496.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496.04/18.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.15

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