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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.80, 40.18 and 16.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.80, 40.18 and 16.66 is: 24.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.80 : 40.18 = 16.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.80/40.18 = 16.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.80x = 40.18 × 16.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.80x = 669.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669.40/26.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.98

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