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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.62, 26.88 and 19.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.62, 26.88 and 19.41 is: 26.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.62 : 26.88 = 19.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.62/26.88 = 19.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.62x = 26.88 × 19.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.62x = 521.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.74/19.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.59

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