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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.16, 40.43 and 26.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.16, 40.43 and 26.80 is: 39.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.16 : 40.43 = 26.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.16/40.43 = 26.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.16x = 40.43 × 26.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.16x = 1,083.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083.49/27.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.90

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