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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.83, 40.21 and 13.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.83, 40.21 and 13.28 is: 19.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.83 : 40.21 = 13.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.83/40.21 = 13.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.83x = 40.21 × 13.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.83x = 533.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533.99/26.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.90

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