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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.31, 26.56 and 18.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.31, 26.56 and 18.90 is: 26.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.31 : 26.56 = 18.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.31/26.56 = 18.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.31x = 26.56 × 18.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.31x = 502.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.01/19.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.00

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