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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.87, 40.19 and 26.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.87, 40.19 and 26.67 is: 39.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.87 : 40.19 = 26.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.87/40.19 = 26.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.87x = 40.19 × 26.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.87x = 1,071.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071.93/26.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.90

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