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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.41, 26.60 and 19.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.41, 26.60 and 19.38 is: 26.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.41 : 26.60 = 19.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.41/26.60 = 19.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.41x = 26.60 × 19.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.41x = 515.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515.51/19.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.56

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