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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.02, 35.91 and 19.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.02, 35.91 and 19.02 is: 26.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.02 : 35.91 = 19.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.02/35.91 = 19.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.02x = 35.91 × 19.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.02x = 683.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.01/26.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.25

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