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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.92, 40.49 and 26.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.92, 40.49 and 26.58 is: 39.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.92 : 40.49 = 26.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.92/40.49 = 26.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.92x = 40.49 × 26.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.92x = 1,076.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076.22/26.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.98

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