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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.24, 41.06 and 26.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.24, 41.06 and 26.21 is: 39.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.24 : 41.06 = 26.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.24/41.06 = 26.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.24x = 41.06 × 26.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.24x = 1,075.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075.85/27.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.50

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