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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.04, 38.98 and 19.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.04, 38.98 and 19.25 is: 28.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.04 : 38.98 = 19.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.04/38.98 = 19.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.04x = 38.98 × 19.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.04x = 750.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750.37/26.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.82

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