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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.03, 26.24 and 13.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.03, 26.24 and 13.56 is: 18.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.03 : 26.24 = 13.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.03/26.24 = 13.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.03x = 26.24 × 13.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.03x = 355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.62/19.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.69

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