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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.59, 26.98 and 18.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.59, 26.98 and 18.19 is: 25.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.59 : 26.98 = 18.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.59/26.98 = 18.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.59x = 26.98 × 18.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.59x = 490.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490.77/19.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.05

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