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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.68, 41.50 and 27.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.68, 41.50 and 27.26 is: 40.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.68 : 41.50 = 27.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.68/41.50 = 27.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.68x = 41.50 × 27.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.68x = 1,131.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131.29/27.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.87

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