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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.67, 40.02 and 18.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.67, 40.02 and 18.13 is: 27.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.67 : 40.02 = 18.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.67/40.02 = 18.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.67x = 40.02 × 18.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.67x = 725.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725.56/26.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.21

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