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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.98, 40.37 and 19.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.98, 40.37 and 19.74 is: 29.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.98 : 40.37 = 19.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.98/40.37 = 19.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.98x = 40.37 × 19.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.98x = 797.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.12/26.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.54

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