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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.35, 26.71 and 13.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.35, 26.71 and 13.24 is: 18.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.35 : 26.71 = 13.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.35/26.71 = 13.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.35x = 26.71 × 13.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.35x = 353.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.64/19.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.28

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