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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.04, 35.94 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.04, 35.94 and 19.04 is: 26.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.04 : 35.94 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.04/35.94 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.04x = 35.94 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.04x = 684.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684.30/26.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.28

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