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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.05, 26.29 and 13.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.05, 26.29 and 13.52 is: 18.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.05 : 26.29 = 13.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.05/26.29 = 13.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.05x = 26.29 × 13.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.05x = 355.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.31/19.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.66

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