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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.51, 26.66 and 18.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.51, 26.66 and 18.70 is: 25.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.51 : 26.66 = 18.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.51/26.66 = 18.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.51x = 26.66 × 18.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.51x = 498.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498.54/19.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.55

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