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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.03, 40.26 and 26.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.03, 40.26 and 26.90 is: 40.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.03 : 40.26 = 26.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.03/40.26 = 26.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.03x = 40.26 × 26.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.03x = 1,082.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082.99/27.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.07

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