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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.41, 26.90 and 18.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.41, 26.90 and 18.98 is: 26.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.41 : 26.90 = 18.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.41/26.90 = 18.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.41x = 26.90 × 18.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.41x = 510.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510.66/19.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.31

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