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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.75, 40.16 and 18.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.75, 40.16 and 18.61 is: 27.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.75 : 40.16 = 18.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.75/40.16 = 18.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.75x = 40.16 × 18.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.75x = 747.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747.55/26.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.95

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