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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.78, 36.92 and 19.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.78, 36.92 and 19.48 is: 26.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.78 : 36.92 = 19.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.78/36.92 = 19.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.78x = 36.92 × 19.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.78x = 719.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719.20/26.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.86

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