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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.87, 40.35 and 19.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.87, 40.35 and 19.27 is: 28.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.87 : 40.35 = 19.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.87/40.35 = 19.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.87x = 40.35 × 19.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.87x = 777.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777.34/26.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.93

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