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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.32, 26.70 and 19.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.32, 26.70 and 19.26 is: 26.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.32 : 26.70 = 19.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.32/26.70 = 19.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.32x = 26.70 × 19.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.32x = 514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.24/19.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.62

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