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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.05, 40.50 and 26.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.05, 40.50 and 26.10 is: 39.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.05 : 40.50 = 26.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.05/40.50 = 26.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.05x = 40.50 × 26.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.05x = 1,057.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057.05/27.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.08

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