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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.01, 26.20 and 18.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.01, 26.20 and 18.33 is: 25.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.01 : 26.20 = 18.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.01/26.20 = 18.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.01x = 26.20 × 18.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.01x = 480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480.25/19.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.26

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