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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.78, 40.14 and 12.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.78, 40.14 and 12.50 is: 18.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.78 : 40.14 = 12.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.78/40.14 = 12.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.78x = 40.14 × 12.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.78x = 501.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.75/26.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.74

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