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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.73, 40.14 and 13.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.73, 40.14 and 13.90 is: 20.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.73 : 40.14 = 13.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.73/40.14 = 13.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.73x = 40.14 × 13.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.73x = 558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.05/26.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.87

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