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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.43, 26.54 and 18.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.43, 26.54 and 18.96 is: 25.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.43 : 26.54 = 18.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.43/26.54 = 18.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.43x = 26.54 × 18.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.43x = 503.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.20/19.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.90

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