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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.52, 26.72 and 19.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.52, 26.72 and 19.36 is: 26.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.52 : 26.72 = 19.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.52/26.72 = 19.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.52x = 26.72 × 19.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.52x = 517.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.30/19.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.50

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