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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.30, 26.63 and 18.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.30, 26.63 and 18.84 is: 26.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.30 : 26.63 = 18.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.30/26.63 = 18.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.30x = 26.63 × 18.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.30x = 501.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.71/19.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.00

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