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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.54, 41.28 and 26.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.54, 41.28 and 26.07 is: 39.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.54 : 41.28 = 26.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.54/41.28 = 26.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.54x = 41.28 × 26.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.54x = 1,076.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076.17/27.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.08

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