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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.45, 41.25 and 26.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.45, 41.25 and 26.10 is: 39.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.45 : 41.25 = 26.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.45/41.25 = 26.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.45x = 41.25 × 26.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.45x = 1,076.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076.63/27.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.22

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