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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.13, 36.07 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.13, 36.07 and 19.22 is: 26.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.13 : 36.07 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.13/36.07 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.13x = 36.07 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.13x = 693.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693.27/26.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.53

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