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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.91, 40.43 and 19.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.91, 40.43 and 19.35 is: 29.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.91 : 40.43 = 19.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.91/40.43 = 19.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.91x = 40.43 × 19.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.91x = 782.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782.32/26.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.07

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