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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.97, 40.38 and 16.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.97, 40.38 and 16.77 is: 25.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.97 : 40.38 = 16.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.97/40.38 = 16.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.97x = 40.38 × 16.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.97x = 677.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677.17/26.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.11

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