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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.50, 36.54 and 19.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.50, 36.54 and 19.96 is: 27.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.50 : 36.54 = 19.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.50/36.54 = 19.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.50x = 36.54 × 19.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.50x = 729.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729.25/26.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.52

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