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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.30, 26.65 and 13.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.30, 26.65 and 13.48 is: 18.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.30 : 26.65 = 13.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.30/26.65 = 13.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.30x = 26.65 × 13.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.30x = 359.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359.17/19.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.61

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