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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.06, 26.13 and 18.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.06, 26.13 and 18.74 is: 25.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.06 : 26.13 = 18.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.06/26.13 = 18.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.06x = 26.13 × 18.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.06x = 489.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489.68/19.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.69

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