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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.84, 41.52 and 26.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.84, 41.52 and 26.48 is: 39.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.84 : 41.52 = 26.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.84/41.52 = 26.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.84x = 41.52 × 26.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.84x = 1,099.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099.45/27.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.49

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