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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.76, 40.21 and 24.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.76, 40.21 and 24.27 is: 36.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.76 : 40.21 = 24.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.76/40.21 = 24.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.76x = 40.21 × 24.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.76x = 975.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.82/26.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.46

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