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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.64, 36.78 and 19.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.64, 36.78 and 19.38 is: 26.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.64 : 36.78 = 19.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.64/36.78 = 19.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.64x = 36.78 × 19.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.64x = 712.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712.80/26.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.76

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