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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.74, 27.14 and 18.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.74, 27.14 and 18.26 is: 25.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.74 : 27.14 = 18.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.74/27.14 = 18.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.74x = 27.14 × 18.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.74x = 495.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.58/19.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.11

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