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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.05, 26.13 and 19.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.05, 26.13 and 19.05 is: 26.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.05 : 26.13 = 19.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.05/26.13 = 19.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.05x = 26.13 × 19.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.05x = 497.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497.78/19.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.13

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