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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.63, 41.39 and 26.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.63, 41.39 and 26.41 is: 39.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.63 : 41.39 = 26.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.63/41.39 = 26.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.63x = 41.39 × 26.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.63x = 1,093.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093.11/27.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.56

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