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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.78, 40.16 and 14.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.78, 40.16 and 14.76 is: 22.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.78 : 40.16 = 14.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.78/40.16 = 14.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.78x = 40.16 × 14.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.78x = 592.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592.76/26.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.13

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