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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.65, 41.23 and 26.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.65, 41.23 and 26.81 is: 39.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.65 : 41.23 = 26.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.65/41.23 = 26.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.65x = 41.23 × 26.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.65x = 1,105.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105.44/27.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.98

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