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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.08, 26.50 and 18.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.08, 26.50 and 18.80 is: 26.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.08 : 26.50 = 18.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.08/26.50 = 18.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.08x = 26.50 × 18.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.08x = 498.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498.20/19.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.11

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