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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.41, 40.84 and 26.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.41, 40.84 and 26.66 is: 39.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.41 : 40.84 = 26.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.41/40.84 = 26.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.41x = 40.84 × 26.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.41x = 1,088.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088.83/27.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.73

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