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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.72, 36.87 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.72, 36.87 and 19.46 is: 26.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.72 : 36.87 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.72/36.87 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.72x = 36.87 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.72x = 717.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717.31/26.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.85

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