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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.89, 40.37 and 12.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.89, 40.37 and 12.46 is: 18.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.89 : 40.37 = 12.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.89/40.37 = 12.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.89x = 40.37 × 12.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.89x = 503.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.01/26.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.71

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