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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.37, 26.72 and 18.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.37, 26.72 and 18.08 is: 24.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.37 : 26.72 = 18.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.37/26.72 = 18.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.37x = 26.72 × 18.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.37x = 482.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482.87/19.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.94

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