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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19, 26.24 and 13.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19, 26.24 and 13.24 is: 18.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19 : 26.24 = 13.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19/26.24 = 13.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19x = 26.24 × 13.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19x = 347.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.42/19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.29

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