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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.51, 41.28 and 26.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.51, 41.28 and 26.85 is: 40.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.51 : 41.28 = 26.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.51/41.28 = 26.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.51x = 41.28 × 26.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.51x = 1,108.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108.37/27.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.29

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