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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.67, 40.16 and 23.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.67, 40.16 and 23.33 is: 35.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.67 : 40.16 = 23.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.67/40.16 = 23.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.67x = 40.16 × 23.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.67x = 936.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936.93/26.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.13

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