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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.06, 40.32 and 26.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.06, 40.32 and 26.70 is: 39.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.06 : 40.32 = 26.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.06/40.32 = 26.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.06x = 40.32 × 26.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.06x = 1,076.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076.54/27.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.78

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