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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.94, 37.19 and 19.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.94, 37.19 and 19.17 is: 26.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.94 : 37.19 = 19.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.94/37.19 = 19.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.94x = 37.19 × 19.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.94x = 712.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712.74/26.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.46

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