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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.31, 26.69 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.31, 26.69 and 19.10 is: 26.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.31 : 26.69 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.31/26.69 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.31x = 26.69 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.31x = 509.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509.55/19.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.39

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