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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.76, 40.06 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.76, 40.06 and 19.16 is: 28.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.76 : 40.06 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.76/40.06 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.76x = 40.06 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.76x = 767.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767.55/26.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.68

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