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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.05, 26.30 and 18.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.05, 26.30 and 18.02 is: 24.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.05 : 26.30 = 18.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.05/26.30 = 18.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.05x = 26.30 × 18.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.05x = 473.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.93/19.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.88

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