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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.45, 36.52 and 19.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.45, 36.52 and 19.54 is: 26.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.45 : 36.52 = 19.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.45/36.52 = 19.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.45x = 36.52 × 19.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.45x = 713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713.60/26.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.98

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