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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.37, 26.84 and 18.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.37, 26.84 and 18.74 is: 25.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.37 : 26.84 = 18.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.37/26.84 = 18.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.37x = 26.84 × 18.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.37x = 502.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.75/19.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.96

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