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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.28, 26.48 and 18.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.28, 26.48 and 18.24 is: 25.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.28 : 26.48 = 18.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.28/26.48 = 18.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.28x = 26.48 × 18.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.28x = 483.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.00/19.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.05

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