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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.55, 41.47 and 26.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.55, 41.47 and 26.83 is: 40.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.55 : 41.47 = 26.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.55/41.47 = 26.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.55x = 41.47 × 26.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.55x = 1,112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112.64/27.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.39

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