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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.89, 41.72 and 26.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.89, 41.72 and 26.45 is: 39.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.89 : 41.72 = 26.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.89/41.72 = 26.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.89x = 41.72 × 26.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.89x = 1,103.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103.15/27.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.56

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