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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.31, 26.67 and 18.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.31, 26.67 and 18.35 is: 25.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.31 : 26.67 = 18.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.31/26.67 = 18.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.31x = 26.67 × 18.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.31x = 489.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489.39/19.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.34

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