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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.33, 40.77 and 26.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.33, 40.77 and 26.61 is: 39.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.33 : 40.77 = 26.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.33/40.77 = 26.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.33x = 40.77 × 26.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.33x = 1,084.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084.99/27.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.70

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