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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.75, 36.82 and 19.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.75, 36.82 and 19.36 is: 26.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.75 : 36.82 = 19.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.75/36.82 = 19.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.75x = 36.82 × 19.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.75x = 712.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712.76/26.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.65

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