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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.38, 26.76 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.38, 26.76 and 18.18 is: 25.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.38 : 26.76 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.38/26.76 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.38x = 26.76 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.38x = 486.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.50/19.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.10

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