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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.04, 36 and 19.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.04, 36 and 19.56 is: 27.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.04 : 36 = 19.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.04/36 = 19.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.04x = 36 × 19.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.04x = 704.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704.16/26.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.04

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