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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.16, 26.38 and 18.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.16, 26.38 and 18.76 is: 25.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.16 : 26.38 = 18.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.16/26.38 = 18.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.16x = 26.38 × 18.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.16x = 494.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494.73/19.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.83

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