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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.24, 41.18 and 26.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.24, 41.18 and 26.94 is: 40.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.24 : 41.18 = 26.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.24/41.18 = 26.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.24x = 41.18 × 26.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.24x = 1,109.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109.18/27.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.72

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