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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.76, 36.88 and 19.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.76, 36.88 and 19.38 is: 26.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.76 : 36.88 = 19.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.76/36.88 = 19.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.76x = 36.88 × 19.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.76x = 714.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714.55/26.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.71

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