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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.13, 26.33 and 18.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.13, 26.33 and 18.65 is: 25.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.13 : 26.33 = 18.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.13/26.33 = 18.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.13x = 26.33 × 18.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.13x = 491.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.03/19.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.67

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