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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.90, 40.15 and 24.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.90, 40.15 and 24.75 is: 36.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.90 : 40.15 = 24.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.90/40.15 = 24.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.90x = 40.15 × 24.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.90x = 993.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993.71/26.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.95

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