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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.82, 36.96 and 19.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.82, 36.96 and 19.52 is: 26.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.82 : 36.96 = 19.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.82/36.96 = 19.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.82x = 36.96 × 19.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.82x = 721.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.46/26.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.90

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