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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.23, 26.66 and 18.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.23, 26.66 and 18.96 is: 26.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.23 : 26.66 = 18.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.23/26.66 = 18.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.23x = 26.66 × 18.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.23x = 505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.38/19.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.28

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