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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.23, 40.63 and 26.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.23, 40.63 and 26.48 is: 39.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.23 : 40.63 = 26.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.23/40.63 = 26.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.23x = 40.63 × 26.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.23x = 1,075.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075.88/27.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.51

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