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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.03, 26.03 and 18.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.03, 26.03 and 18.97 is: 25.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.03 : 26.03 = 18.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.03/26.03 = 18.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.03x = 26.03 × 18.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.03x = 493.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493.79/19.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.95

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