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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.47, 40.98 and 26.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.47, 40.98 and 26.62 is: 39.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.47 : 40.98 = 26.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.47/40.98 = 26.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.47x = 40.98 × 26.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.47x = 1,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090.88/27.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.71

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