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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.91, 40.29 and 26.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.91, 40.29 and 26.43 is: 39.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.91 : 40.29 = 26.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.91/40.29 = 26.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.91x = 40.29 × 26.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.91x = 1,064.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064.77/26.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.57

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