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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.07, 39.04 and 19.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.07, 39.04 and 19.63 is: 29.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.07 : 39.04 = 19.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.07/39.04 = 19.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.07x = 39.04 × 19.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.07x = 766.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.56/26.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.40

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