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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.49, 40.99 and 26.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.49, 40.99 and 26.43 is: 39.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.49 : 40.99 = 26.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.49/40.99 = 26.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.49x = 40.99 × 26.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.49x = 1,083.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083.23/27.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.41

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