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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.82, 40.18 and 19.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.82, 40.18 and 19.19 is: 28.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.82 : 40.18 = 19.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.82/40.18 = 19.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.82x = 40.18 × 19.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.82x = 771.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.05/26.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.75

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