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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.28, 41.12 and 26.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.28, 41.12 and 26.88 is: 40.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.28 : 41.12 = 26.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.28/41.12 = 26.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.28x = 41.12 × 26.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.28x = 1,105.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105.31/27.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.52

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