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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.07, 39.03 and 19.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.07, 39.03 and 19.35 is: 28.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.07 : 39.03 = 19.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.07/39.03 = 19.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.07x = 39.03 × 19.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.07x = 755.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755.23/26.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.97

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