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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.86, 40.28 and 12.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.86, 40.28 and 12.40 is: 18.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.86 : 40.28 = 12.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.86/40.28 = 12.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.86x = 40.28 × 12.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.86x = 499.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499.47/26.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.60

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