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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.53, 26.96 and 13.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.53, 26.96 and 13.06 is: 18.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.53 : 26.96 = 13.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.53/26.96 = 13.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.53x = 26.96 × 13.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.53x = 352.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.10/19.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.03

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