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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.66, 26.97 and 19.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.66, 26.97 and 19.39 is: 26.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.66 : 26.97 = 19.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.66/26.97 = 19.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.66x = 26.97 × 19.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.66x = 522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.95/19.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.60

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