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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.74, 40.10 and 8.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.74, 40.10 and 8.70 is: 13.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.74 : 40.10 = 8.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.74/40.10 = 8.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.74x = 40.10 × 8.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.74x = 348.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348.63/26.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.04

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