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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.77, 41.63 and 26.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.77, 41.63 and 26.28 is: 39.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.77 : 41.63 = 26.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.77/41.63 = 26.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.77x = 41.63 × 26.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.77x = 1,093.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093.91/27.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.40

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