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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.30, 40.97 and 26.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.30, 40.97 and 26.27 is: 39.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.30 : 40.97 = 26.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.30/40.97 = 26.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.30x = 40.97 × 26.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.30x = 1,076.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076.53/27.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.43

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