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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.29, 26.60 and 18.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.29, 26.60 and 18.91 is: 26.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.29 : 26.60 = 18.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.29/26.60 = 18.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.29x = 26.60 × 18.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.29x = 503.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.01/19.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.08

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