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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.67, 39.93 and 19.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.67, 39.93 and 19.89 is: 29.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.67 : 39.93 = 19.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.67/39.93 = 19.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.67x = 39.93 × 19.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.67x = 794.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794.21/26.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.78

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