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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.42, 41.21 and 26.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.42, 41.21 and 26.07 is: 39.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.42 : 41.21 = 26.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.42/41.21 = 26.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.42x = 41.21 × 26.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.42x = 1,074.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074.54/27.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.19

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