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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.74, 40.14 and 26.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.74, 40.14 and 26.44 is: 39.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.74 : 40.14 = 26.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.74/40.14 = 26.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.74x = 40.14 × 26.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.74x = 1,061.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061.30/26.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.69

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