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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.19, 26.43 and 18.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.19, 26.43 and 18.32 is: 25.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.19 : 26.43 = 18.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.19/26.43 = 18.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.19x = 26.43 × 18.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.19x = 484.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484.00/19.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.22

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