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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.90, 37.08 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.90, 37.08 and 19.10 is: 26.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.90 : 37.08 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.90/37.08 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.90x = 37.08 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.90x = 708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708.25/26.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.33

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