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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.19, 26.49 and 18.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.19, 26.49 and 18.28 is: 25.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.19 : 26.49 = 18.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.19/26.49 = 18.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.19x = 26.49 × 18.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.19x = 484.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484.19/19.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.24

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