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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.18, 39.10 and 19.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.18, 39.10 and 19.72 is: 29.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.18 : 39.10 = 19.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.18/39.10 = 19.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.18x = 39.10 × 19.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.18x = 771.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.05/26.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.45

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