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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.09, 35.94 and 19.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.09, 35.94 and 19.95 is: 27.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.09 : 35.94 = 19.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.09/35.94 = 19.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.09x = 35.94 × 19.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.09x = 716.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716.94/26.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.48

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