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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.94, 40.34 and 14.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.94, 40.34 and 14.90 is: 22.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.94 : 40.34 = 14.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.94/40.34 = 14.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.94x = 40.34 × 14.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.94x = 601.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601.07/26.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.31

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