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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.55, 40.10 and 26.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.55, 40.10 and 26.55 is: 40.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.55 : 40.10 = 26.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.55/40.10 = 26.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.55x = 40.10 × 26.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.55x = 1,064.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064.66/26.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.10

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