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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.93, 40.33 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.93, 40.33 and 19.37 is: 29.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.93 : 40.33 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.93/40.33 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.93x = 40.33 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.93x = 781.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.32/26.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.01

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