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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.03, 35.93 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.03, 35.93 and 19.46 is: 26.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.03 : 35.93 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.03/35.93 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.03x = 35.93 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.03x = 699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699.20/26.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.86

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