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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.59, 39.90 and 19.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.59, 39.90 and 19.82 is: 29.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.59 : 39.90 = 19.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.59/39.90 = 19.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.59x = 39.90 × 19.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.59x = 790.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790.82/26.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.74

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