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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.66, 36.75 and 19.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.66, 36.75 and 19.73 is: 27.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.66 : 36.75 = 19.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.66/36.75 = 19.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.66x = 36.75 × 19.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.66x = 724.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724.89/26.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.20

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