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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.62, 41.16 and 26.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.62, 41.16 and 26.47 is: 39.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.62 : 41.16 = 26.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.62/41.16 = 26.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.62x = 41.16 × 26.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.62x = 1,089.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089.51/27.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.45

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