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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.79, 41.50 and 26.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.79, 41.50 and 26.47 is: 39.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.79 : 41.50 = 26.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.79/41.50 = 26.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.79x = 41.50 × 26.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.79x = 1,098.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098.51/27.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.53

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