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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.49, 26.67 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.49, 26.67 and 19.44 is: 26.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.49 : 26.67 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.49/26.67 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.49x = 26.67 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.49x = 518.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518.54/19.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.61

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