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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.04, 26.38 and 18.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.04, 26.38 and 18.75 is: 25.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.04 : 26.38 = 18.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.04/26.38 = 18.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.04x = 26.38 × 18.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.04x = 494.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494.61/19.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.98

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