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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.75, 40.15 and 18.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.75, 40.15 and 18.60 is: 27.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.75 : 40.15 = 18.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.75/40.15 = 18.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.75x = 40.15 × 18.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.75x = 746.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746.79/26.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.92

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