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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.62, 26.72 and 19.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.62, 26.72 and 19.52 is: 26.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.62 : 26.72 = 19.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.62/26.72 = 19.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.62x = 26.72 × 19.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.62x = 521.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.57/19.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.58

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