Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.82, 40.16 and 24.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 26.82, 40.16 and 24.99 is: 37.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26.82 : 40.16 = 24.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26.82/40.16 = 24.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26.82x = 40.16 × 24.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26.82x = 1,003.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,003.60/26.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37.42
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