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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.87, 121.26 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.87, 121.26 and 26.76 is: 40.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.87 : 121.26 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.87/121.26 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.87x = 121.26 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.87x = 3,244.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244.92/80.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.12

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