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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.73, 40.12 and 13.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.73, 40.12 and 13.21 is: 19.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.73 : 40.12 = 13.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.73/40.12 = 13.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.73x = 40.12 × 13.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.73x = 529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529.92/26.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.82

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