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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.60, 26.88 and 19.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.60, 26.88 and 19.40 is: 26.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.60 : 26.88 = 19.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.60/26.88 = 19.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.60x = 26.88 × 19.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.60x = 521.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.47/19.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.61

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