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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.46, 40.94 and 26.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.46, 40.94 and 26.72 is: 39.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.46 : 40.94 = 26.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.46/40.94 = 26.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.46x = 40.94 × 26.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.46x = 1,093.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093.92/27.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.84

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