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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.14, 40.96 and 26.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.14, 40.96 and 26.22 is: 39.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.14 : 40.96 = 26.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.14/40.96 = 26.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.14x = 40.96 × 26.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.14x = 1,073.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073.97/27.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.57

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