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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.05, 35.94 and 19.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.05, 35.94 and 19.90 is: 27.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.05 : 35.94 = 19.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.05/35.94 = 19.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.05x = 35.94 × 19.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.05x = 715.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715.21/26.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.46

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