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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.70, 39.95 and 19.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.70, 39.95 and 19.92 is: 29.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.70 : 39.95 = 19.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.70/39.95 = 19.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.70x = 39.95 × 19.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.70x = 795.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795.60/26.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.80

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