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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.70, 26.95 and 19.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.70, 26.95 and 19.61 is: 26.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.70 : 26.95 = 19.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.70/26.95 = 19.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.70x = 26.95 × 19.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.70x = 528.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528.49/19.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.83

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