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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.63, 36.75 and 19.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.63, 36.75 and 19.72 is: 27.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.63 : 36.75 = 19.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.63/36.75 = 19.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.63x = 36.75 × 19.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.63x = 724.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724.43/26.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.21

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