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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.18, 40.44 and 26.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.18, 40.44 and 26.34 is: 39.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.18 : 40.44 = 26.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.18/40.44 = 26.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.18x = 40.44 × 26.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.18x = 1,065.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065.19/27.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.19

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