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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.05, 35.84 and 19.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.05, 35.84 and 19.13 is: 26.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.05 : 35.84 = 19.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.05/35.84 = 19.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.05x = 35.84 × 19.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.05x = 685.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685.49/26.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.32

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