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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.93, 40.43 and 18.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.93, 40.43 and 18.43 is: 27.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.93 : 40.43 = 18.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.93/40.43 = 18.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.93x = 40.43 × 18.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.93x = 745.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745.07/26.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.66

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