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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.96, 40.41 and 13.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.96, 40.41 and 13.43 is: 20.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.96 : 40.41 = 13.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.96/40.41 = 13.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.96x = 40.41 × 13.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.96x = 542.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.71/26.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.13

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