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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.73, 40.33 and 26.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.73, 40.33 and 26.53 is: 40.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.73 : 40.33 = 26.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.73/40.33 = 26.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.73x = 40.33 × 26.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.73x = 1,069.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069.95/26.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.03

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