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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.25, 26.59 and 13.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.25, 26.59 and 13.10 is: 18.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.25 : 26.59 = 13.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.25/26.59 = 13.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.25x = 26.59 × 13.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.25x = 348.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348.36/19.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.10

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