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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.95, 40.38 and 13.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.95, 40.38 and 13.41 is: 20.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.95 : 40.38 = 13.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.95/40.38 = 13.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.95x = 40.38 × 13.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.95x = 541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541.50/26.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.09

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