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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.18, 40.68 and 26.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.18, 40.68 and 26.60 is: 39.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.18 : 40.68 = 26.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.18/40.68 = 26.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.18x = 40.68 × 26.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.18x = 1,081.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081.88/27.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.80

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