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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.91, 40.16 and 24.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.91, 40.16 and 24.30 is: 36.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.91 : 40.16 = 24.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.91/40.16 = 24.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.91x = 40.16 × 24.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.91x = 975.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.95/26.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.27

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