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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.89, 27.33 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.89, 27.33 and 19.10 is: 26.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.89 : 27.33 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.89/27.33 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.89x = 27.33 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.89x = 522.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.00/19.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.24

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