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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.07, 40.76 and 26.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.07, 40.76 and 26.44 is: 39.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.07 : 40.76 = 26.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.07/40.76 = 26.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.07x = 40.76 × 26.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.07x = 1,077.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077.69/27.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.81

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