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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.08, 39.28 and 19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.08, 39.28 and 19 is: 28.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.08 : 39.28 = 19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.08/39.28 = 19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.08x = 39.28 × 19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.08x = 746.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746.32/26.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.62

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