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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.45, 40.95 and 26.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.45, 40.95 and 26.73 is: 39.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.45 : 40.95 = 26.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.45/40.95 = 26.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.45x = 40.95 × 26.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.45x = 1,094.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094.59/27.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.88

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