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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.19, 26.46 and 13.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.19, 26.46 and 13.04 is: 17.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.19 : 26.46 = 13.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.19/26.46 = 13.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.19x = 26.46 × 13.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.19x = 345.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345.15/19.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.99

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