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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.16, 26.26 and 19.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.16, 26.26 and 19.13 is: 26.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.16 : 26.26 = 19.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.16/26.26 = 19.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.16x = 26.26 × 19.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.16x = 502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.44/19.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.23

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