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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.60, 40.03 and 19.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.60, 40.03 and 19.87 is: 29.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.60 : 40.03 = 19.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.60/40.03 = 19.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.60x = 40.03 × 19.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.60x = 795.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795.25/26.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.90

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