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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.99, 40.44 and 19.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.99, 40.44 and 19.39 is: 29.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.99 : 40.44 = 19.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.99/40.44 = 19.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.99x = 40.44 × 19.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.99x = 784.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784.03/26.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.05

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