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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.43, 36.43 and 19.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.43, 36.43 and 19.86 is: 27.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.43 : 36.43 = 19.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.43/36.43 = 19.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.43x = 36.43 × 19.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.43x = 723.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723.63/26.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.38

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