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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.76, 36.90 and 19.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.76, 36.90 and 19.47 is: 26.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.76 : 36.90 = 19.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.76/36.90 = 19.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.76x = 36.90 × 19.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.76x = 718.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.44/26.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.85

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