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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.87, 40.30 and 13.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.87, 40.30 and 13.35 is: 20.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.87 : 40.30 = 13.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.87/40.30 = 13.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.87x = 40.30 × 13.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.87x = 537.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537.90/26.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.02

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