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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.65, 26.98 and 19.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.65, 26.98 and 19.59 is: 26.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.65 : 26.98 = 19.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.65/26.98 = 19.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.65x = 26.98 × 19.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.65x = 528.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528.44/19.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.89

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