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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.01, 26.38 and 18.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.01, 26.38 and 18.44 is: 25.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.01 : 26.38 = 18.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.01/26.38 = 18.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.01x = 26.38 × 18.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.01x = 486.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.47/19.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.59

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