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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.14, 40.89 and 26.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.14, 40.89 and 26.90 is: 40.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.14 : 40.89 = 26.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.14/40.89 = 26.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.14x = 40.89 × 26.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.14x = 1,099.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099.99/27.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.54

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