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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.53, 26.93 and 19.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.53, 26.93 and 19.49 is: 26.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.53 : 26.93 = 19.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.53/26.93 = 19.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.53x = 26.93 × 19.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.53x = 524.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524.63/19.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.86

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