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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.11, 26.24 and 18.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.11, 26.24 and 18.37 is: 25.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.11 : 26.24 = 18.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.11/26.24 = 18.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.11x = 26.24 × 18.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.11x = 482.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482.03/19.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.22

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