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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.72, 40.07 and 12.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.72, 40.07 and 12.99 is: 19.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.72 : 40.07 = 12.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.72/40.07 = 12.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.72x = 40.07 × 12.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.72x = 520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520.44/26.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.48

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