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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.19, 40.83 and 26.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.19, 40.83 and 26.02 is: 39.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.19 : 40.83 = 26.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.19/40.83 = 26.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.19x = 40.83 × 26.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.19x = 1,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062.50/27.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.07

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