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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.96, 161.94 and 26.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.96, 161.94 and 26.80 is: 40.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.96 : 161.94 = 26.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.96/161.94 = 26.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.96x = 161.94 × 26.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.96x = 4,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,339.99/107.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.20

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