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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.99, 40.40 and 19.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.99, 40.40 and 19.29 is: 28.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.99 : 40.40 = 19.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.99/40.40 = 19.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.99x = 40.40 × 19.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.99x = 779.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779.22/26.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.88

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