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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.42, 39.58 and 19.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.42, 39.58 and 19.57 is: 29.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.42 : 39.58 = 19.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.42/39.58 = 19.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.42x = 39.58 × 19.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.42x = 774.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774.58/26.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.32

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