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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.77, 40.16 and 23.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.77, 40.16 and 23.93 is: 35.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.77 : 40.16 = 23.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.77/40.16 = 23.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.77x = 40.16 × 23.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.77x = 961.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961.11/26.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.90

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