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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.81, 41.44 and 26.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.81, 41.44 and 26.89 is: 40.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.81 : 41.44 = 26.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.81/41.44 = 26.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.81x = 41.44 × 26.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.81x = 1,114.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114.20/27.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.06

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