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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.84, 41.80 and 26.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.84, 41.80 and 26.08 is: 39.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.84 : 41.80 = 26.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.84/41.80 = 26.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.84x = 41.80 × 26.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.84x = 1,090.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090.14/27.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.16

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