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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.59, 41.14 and 26.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.59, 41.14 and 26.53 is: 39.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.59 : 41.14 = 26.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.59/41.14 = 26.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.59x = 41.14 × 26.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.59x = 1,091.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091.37/27.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.56

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