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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.25, 36.23 and 19.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.25, 36.23 and 19.80 is: 27.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.25 : 36.23 = 19.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.25/36.23 = 19.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.25x = 36.23 × 19.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.25x = 717.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717.26/26.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.32

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