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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.91, 40.36 and 10.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.91, 40.36 and 10.88 is: 16.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.91 : 40.36 = 10.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.91/40.36 = 10.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.91x = 40.36 × 10.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.91x = 438.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438.89/26.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.31

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