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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.57, 36.66 and 19.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.57, 36.66 and 19.29 is: 26.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.57 : 36.66 = 19.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.57/36.66 = 19.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.57x = 36.66 × 19.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.57x = 707.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707.17/26.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.62

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