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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.08, 35.95 and 19.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.08, 35.95 and 19.93 is: 27.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.08 : 35.95 = 19.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.08/35.95 = 19.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.08x = 35.95 × 19.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.08x = 716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716.52/26.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.47

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