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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.33, 26.66 and 13.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.33, 26.66 and 13.50 is: 18.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.33 : 26.66 = 13.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.33/26.66 = 13.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.33x = 26.66 × 13.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.33x = 359.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359.94/19.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.62

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