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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.44, 26.66 and 18.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.44, 26.66 and 18.76 is: 25.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.44 : 26.66 = 18.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.44/26.66 = 18.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.44x = 26.66 × 18.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.44x = 500.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.14/19.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.73

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