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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.40, 39.75 and 26.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.40, 39.75 and 26.40 is: 39.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.40 : 39.75 = 26.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.40/39.75 = 26.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.40x = 39.75 × 26.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.40x = 1,049.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049.40/26.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.75

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