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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.48, 26.72 and 19.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.48, 26.72 and 19.18 is: 26.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.48 : 26.72 = 19.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.48/26.72 = 19.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.48x = 26.72 × 19.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.48x = 512.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512.49/19.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.31

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