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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.40, 26.96 and 18.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.40, 26.96 and 18.72 is: 26.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.40 : 26.96 = 18.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.40/26.96 = 18.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.40x = 26.96 × 18.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.40x = 504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504.69/19.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.02

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