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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.17, 26.42 and 19.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.17, 26.42 and 19.13 is: 26.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.17 : 26.42 = 19.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.17/26.42 = 19.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.17x = 26.42 × 19.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.17x = 505.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.19/19.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.35

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