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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.82, 40.22 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.82, 40.22 and 12.57 is: 18.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.82 : 40.22 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.82/40.22 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.82x = 40.22 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.82x = 505.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.50/26.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.85

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