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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.20, 36.22 and 19.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.20, 36.22 and 19.67 is: 27.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.20 : 36.22 = 19.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.20/36.22 = 19.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.20x = 36.22 × 19.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.20x = 712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712.41/26.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.19

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