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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.91, 40.36 and 9.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.91, 40.36 and 9.55 is: 14.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.91 : 40.36 = 9.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.91/40.36 = 9.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.91x = 40.36 × 9.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.91x = 385.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.24/26.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.32

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