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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.07, 36 and 19.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.07, 36 and 19.95 is: 27.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.07 : 36 = 19.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.07/36 = 19.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.07x = 36 × 19.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.07x = 718.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.20/26.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.55

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