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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.34, 36.33 and 19.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.34, 36.33 and 19.77 is: 27.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.34 : 36.33 = 19.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.34/36.33 = 19.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.34x = 36.33 × 19.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.34x = 718.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.24/26.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.27

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