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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.63, 39.90 and 19.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.63, 39.90 and 19.83 is: 29.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.63 : 39.90 = 19.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.63/39.90 = 19.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.63x = 39.90 × 19.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.63x = 791.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791.22/26.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.71

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