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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.74, 41.59 and 26.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.74, 41.59 and 26.48 is: 39.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.74 : 41.59 = 26.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.74/41.59 = 26.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.74x = 41.59 × 26.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.74x = 1,101.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101.30/27.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.70

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