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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.77, 36.93 and 19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.77, 36.93 and 19 is: 26.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.77 : 36.93 = 19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.77/36.93 = 19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.77x = 36.93 × 19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.77x = 701.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701.67/26.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.21

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