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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.85, 37.07 and 19.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.85, 37.07 and 19.97 is: 27.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.85 : 37.07 = 19.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.85/37.07 = 19.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.85x = 37.07 × 19.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.85x = 740.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.29/26.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.57

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