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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.59, 26.97 and 18.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.59, 26.97 and 18.86 is: 25.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.59 : 26.97 = 18.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.59/26.97 = 18.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.59x = 26.97 × 18.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.59x = 508.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508.52/19.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.96

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