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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.55, 39.84 and 19.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.55, 39.84 and 19.77 is: 29.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.55 : 39.84 = 19.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.55/39.84 = 19.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.55x = 39.84 × 19.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.55x = 787.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787.64/26.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.67

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