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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.32, 39.43 and 19.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.32, 39.43 and 19.91 is: 29.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.32 : 39.43 = 19.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.32/39.43 = 19.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.32x = 39.43 × 19.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.32x = 784.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784.95/26.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.83

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