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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.56, 36.64 and 19.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.56, 36.64 and 19.30 is: 26.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.56 : 36.64 = 19.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.56/36.64 = 19.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.56x = 36.64 × 19.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.56x = 707.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707.15/26.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.62

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