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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.68, 26.96 and 19.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.68, 26.96 and 19.28 is: 26.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.68 : 26.96 = 19.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.68/26.96 = 19.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.68x = 26.96 × 19.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.68x = 519.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519.79/19.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.41

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