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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.80, 41.96 and 26.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.80, 41.96 and 26.92 is: 40.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.80 : 41.96 = 26.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.80/41.96 = 26.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.80x = 41.96 × 26.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.80x = 1,129.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129.56/27.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.63

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