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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.19, 36.14 and 19.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.19, 36.14 and 19.31 is: 26.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.19 : 36.14 = 19.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.19/36.14 = 19.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.19x = 36.14 × 19.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.19x = 697.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697.59/26.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.64

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