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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.63, 36.65 and 19.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.63, 36.65 and 19.34 is: 26.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.63 : 36.65 = 19.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.63/36.65 = 19.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.63x = 36.65 × 19.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.63x = 708.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708.81/26.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.62

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