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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.72, 41.31 and 26.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.72, 41.31 and 26.16 is: 38.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.72 : 41.31 = 26.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.72/41.31 = 26.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.72x = 41.31 × 26.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.72x = 1,080.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080.67/27.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.99

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