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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.64, 39.98 and 19.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.64, 39.98 and 19.52 is: 29.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.64 : 39.98 = 19.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.64/39.98 = 19.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.64x = 39.98 × 19.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.64x = 780.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780.41/26.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.29

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