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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.99, 40.50 and 12.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.99, 40.50 and 12.55 is: 18.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.99 : 40.50 = 12.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.99/40.50 = 12.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.99x = 40.50 × 12.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.99x = 508.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508.28/26.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.83

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