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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.64, 26.96 and 18.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.64, 26.96 and 18.53 is: 25.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.64 : 26.96 = 18.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.64/26.96 = 18.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.64x = 26.96 × 18.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.64x = 499.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499.57/19.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.44

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