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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.54, 26.73 and 19.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.54, 26.73 and 19.34 is: 26.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.54 : 26.73 = 19.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.54/26.73 = 19.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.54x = 26.73 × 19.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.54x = 516.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516.92/19.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.45

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