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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.35, 26.66 and 18.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.35, 26.66 and 18.13 is: 24.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.35 : 26.66 = 18.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.35/26.66 = 18.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.35x = 26.66 × 18.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.35x = 483.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.40/19.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.99

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