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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.08, 39.09 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.08, 39.09 and 19.23 is: 28.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.08 : 39.09 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.08/39.09 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.08x = 39.09 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.08x = 751.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751.70/26.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.82

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