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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.98, 42.05 and 26.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.98, 42.05 and 26.33 is: 39.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.98 : 42.05 = 26.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.98/42.05 = 26.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.98x = 42.05 × 26.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.98x = 1,107.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107.03/27.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.57

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