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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.68, 40.03 and 8.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.68, 40.03 and 8.66 is: 12.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.68 : 40.03 = 8.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.68/40.03 = 8.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.68x = 40.03 × 8.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.68x = 346.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.51/26.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.99

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