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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.86, 37.05 and 19.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.86, 37.05 and 19.59 is: 27.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.86 : 37.05 = 19.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.86/37.05 = 19.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.86x = 37.05 × 19.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.86x = 725.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725.81/26.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.02

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