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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.15, 39.21 and 19.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.15, 39.21 and 19.35 is: 29.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.15 : 39.21 = 19.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.15/39.21 = 19.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.15x = 39.21 × 19.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.15x = 758.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758.71/26.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.02

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