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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.06, 35.99 and 19.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.06, 35.99 and 19.19 is: 26.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.06 : 35.99 = 19.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.06/35.99 = 19.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.06x = 35.99 × 19.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.06x = 690.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.55/26.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.50

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