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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.93, 40.40 and 12.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.93, 40.40 and 12.49 is: 18.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.93 : 40.40 = 12.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.93/40.40 = 12.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.93x = 40.40 × 12.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.93x = 504.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504.60/26.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.74

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