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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.53, 26.78 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.53, 26.78 and 19.23 is: 26.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.53 : 26.78 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.53/26.78 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.53x = 26.78 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.53x = 514.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.98/19.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.37

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