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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.30, 26.70 and 18.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.30, 26.70 and 18.55 is: 25.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.30 : 26.70 = 18.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.30/26.70 = 18.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.30x = 26.70 × 18.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.30x = 495.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.29/19.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.66

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