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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.86, 37.09 and 19.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.86, 37.09 and 19.62 is: 27.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.86 : 37.09 = 19.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.86/37.09 = 19.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.86x = 37.09 × 19.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.86x = 727.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.71/26.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.09

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