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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.88, 40.31 and 19.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.88, 40.31 and 19.66 is: 29.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.88 : 40.31 = 19.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.88/40.31 = 19.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.88x = 40.31 × 19.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.88x = 792.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792.49/26.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.48

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