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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.17, 26.60 and 18.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.17, 26.60 and 18.93 is: 26.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.17 : 26.60 = 18.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.17/26.60 = 18.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.17x = 26.60 × 18.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.17x = 503.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.54/19.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.27

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