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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.12, 35.98 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.12, 35.98 and 19.22 is: 26.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.12 : 35.98 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.12/35.98 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.12x = 35.98 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.12x = 691.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691.31/26.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.46

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