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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.98, 41.68 and 26.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.98, 41.68 and 26.54 is: 39.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.98 : 41.68 = 26.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.98/41.68 = 26.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.98x = 41.68 × 26.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.98x = 1,106.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106.17/27.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.54

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