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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.70, 40 and 14.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.70, 40 and 14.64 is: 21.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.70 : 40 = 14.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.70/40 = 14.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.70x = 40 × 14.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.70x = 585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585.60/26.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.93

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