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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.25, 41.10 and 26.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.25, 41.10 and 26.06 is: 39.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.25 : 41.10 = 26.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.25/41.10 = 26.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.25x = 41.10 × 26.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.25x = 1,071.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071.07/27.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.31

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