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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.25, 26.52 and 13.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.25, 26.52 and 13.09 is: 18.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.25 : 26.52 = 13.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.25/26.52 = 13.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.25x = 26.52 × 13.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.25x = 347.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.15/19.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.03

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