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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.92, 41.62 and 26.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.92, 41.62 and 26.18 is: 39.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.92 : 41.62 = 26.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.92/41.62 = 26.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.92x = 41.62 × 26.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.92x = 1,089.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089.61/27.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.03

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