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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.60, 26.82 and 18.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.60, 26.82 and 18.34 is: 25.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.60 : 26.82 = 18.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.60/26.82 = 18.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.60x = 26.82 × 18.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.60x = 491.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.88/19.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.10

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