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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.76, 39.60 and 26.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.76, 39.60 and 26.68 is: 39.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.76 : 39.60 = 26.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.76/39.60 = 26.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.76x = 39.60 × 26.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.76x = 1,056.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056.53/26.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.48

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