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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.77, 40.12 and 26.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.77, 40.12 and 26.08 is: 39.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.77 : 40.12 = 26.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.77/40.12 = 26.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.77x = 40.12 × 26.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.77x = 1,046.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046.33/26.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.09

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