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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.05, 35.93 and 19.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.05, 35.93 and 19.49 is: 26.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.05 : 35.93 = 19.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.05/35.93 = 19.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.05x = 35.93 × 19.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.05x = 700.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700.32/26.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.89

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