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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.78, 41.76 and 26.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.78, 41.76 and 26.10 is: 39.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.78 : 41.76 = 26.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.78/41.76 = 26.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.78x = 41.76 × 26.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.78x = 1,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089.94/27.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.23

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