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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.49, 39.68 and 19.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.49, 39.68 and 19.67 is: 29.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.49 : 39.68 = 19.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.49/39.68 = 19.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.49x = 39.68 × 19.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.49x = 780.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780.21/26.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.45

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