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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.66, 39.95 and 19.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.66, 39.95 and 19.89 is: 29.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.66 : 39.95 = 19.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.66/39.95 = 19.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.66x = 39.95 × 19.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.66x = 794.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794.83/26.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.81

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