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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.68, 40 and 18.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.68, 40 and 18.14 is: 27.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.68 : 40 = 18.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.68/40 = 18.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.68x = 40 × 18.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.68x = 725.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725.60/26.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.20

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