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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.73, 40.00 and 16.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.73, 40.00 and 16.05 is: 24.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.73 : 40.00 = 16.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.73/40.00 = 16.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.73x = 40.00 × 16.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.73x = 641.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641.76/26.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.01

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