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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.90, 41.40 and 26.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.90, 41.40 and 26.69 is: 39.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.90 : 41.40 = 26.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.90/41.40 = 26.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.90x = 41.40 × 26.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.90x = 1,104.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104.76/27.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.60

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