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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.90, 42.06 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.90, 42.06 and 26.76 is: 40.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.90 : 42.06 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.90/42.06 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.90x = 42.06 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.90x = 1,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125.53/27.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.34

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