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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.87, 41.73 and 26.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.87, 41.73 and 26.07 is: 39.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.87 : 41.73 = 26.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.87/41.73 = 26.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.87x = 41.73 × 26.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.87x = 1,087.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087.90/27.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.03

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