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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.55, 26.63 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.55, 26.63 and 19.46 is: 26.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.55 : 26.63 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.55/26.63 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.55x = 26.63 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.55x = 518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518.22/19.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.51

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