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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.58, 26.99 and 13.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.58, 26.99 and 13.43 is: 18.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.58 : 26.99 = 13.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.58/26.99 = 13.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.58x = 26.99 × 13.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.58x = 362.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.27/19.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.51

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