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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.56, 41.57 and 26.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.56, 41.57 and 26.30 is: 39.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.56 : 41.57 = 26.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.56/41.57 = 26.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.56x = 41.57 × 26.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.56x = 1,093.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093.08/27.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.67

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