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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.90, 40.10 and 26.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.90, 40.10 and 26.24 is: 39.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.90 : 40.10 = 26.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.90/40.10 = 26.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.90x = 40.10 × 26.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.90x = 1,052.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052.22/26.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.12

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