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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.51, 41.21 and 26.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.51, 41.21 and 26.83 is: 40.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.51 : 41.21 = 26.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.51/41.21 = 26.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.51x = 41.21 × 26.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.51x = 1,105.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105.68/27.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.20

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