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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.34, 39.55 and 19.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.34, 39.55 and 19.14 is: 28.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.34 : 39.55 = 19.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.34/39.55 = 19.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.34x = 39.55 × 19.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.34x = 756.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756.99/26.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.74

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