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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.99, 40.33 and 26.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.99, 40.33 and 26.10 is: 38.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.99 : 40.33 = 26.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.99/40.33 = 26.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.99x = 40.33 × 26.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.99x = 1,052.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052.55/26.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.99

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