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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.21, 26.53 and 18.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.21, 26.53 and 18.95 is: 26.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.21 : 26.53 = 18.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.21/26.53 = 18.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.21x = 26.53 × 18.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.21x = 502.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.65/19.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.17

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