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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.54, 41.06 and 26.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.54, 41.06 and 26.33 is: 39.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.54 : 41.06 = 26.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.54/41.06 = 26.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.54x = 41.06 × 26.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.54x = 1,080.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080.97/27.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.25

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