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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.01, 38.90 and 19.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.01, 38.90 and 19.52 is: 29.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.01 : 38.90 = 19.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.01/38.90 = 19.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.01x = 38.90 × 19.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.01x = 759.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759.35/26.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.19

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