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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.21, 26.52 and 18.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.21, 26.52 and 18.34 is: 25.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.21 : 26.52 = 18.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.21/26.52 = 18.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.21x = 26.52 × 18.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.21x = 486.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.38/19.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.32

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