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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.62, 41.67 and 26.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.62, 41.67 and 26.78 is: 40.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.62 : 41.67 = 26.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.62/41.67 = 26.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.62x = 41.67 × 26.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.62x = 1,115.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115.92/27.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.40

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