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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.36, 26.51 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.36, 26.51 and 19.22 is: 26.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.36 : 26.51 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.36/26.51 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.36x = 26.51 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.36x = 509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509.52/19.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.32

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