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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.98, 40.48 and 26.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.98, 40.48 and 26.44 is: 39.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.98 : 40.48 = 26.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.98/40.48 = 26.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.98x = 40.48 × 26.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.98x = 1,070.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070.29/26.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.67

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