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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.41, 26.78 and 18.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.41, 26.78 and 18.47 is: 25.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.41 : 26.78 = 18.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.41/26.78 = 18.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.41x = 26.78 × 18.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.41x = 494.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494.40/19.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.47

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