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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.79, 40.17 and 10.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.79, 40.17 and 10.75 is: 16.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.79 : 40.17 = 10.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.79/40.17 = 10.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.79x = 40.17 × 10.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.79x = 431.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.83/26.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.12

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