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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.10, 26.18 and 18.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.10, 26.18 and 18.38 is: 25.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.10 : 26.18 = 18.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.10/26.18 = 18.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.10x = 26.18 × 18.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.10x = 481.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.19/19.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.19

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