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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.81, 40.21 and 7.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.81, 40.21 and 7.55 is: 11.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.81 : 40.21 = 7.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.81/40.21 = 7.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.81x = 40.21 × 7.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.81x = 303.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.52/26.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.32

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