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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.76, 40.44 and 26.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.76, 40.44 and 26.40 is: 39.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.76 : 40.44 = 26.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.76/40.44 = 26.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.76x = 40.44 × 26.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.76x = 1,067.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067.62/26.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.90

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