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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.50, 57.27 and 26.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.50, 57.27 and 26.97 is: 37.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.50 : 57.27 = 26.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.50/57.27 = 26.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.50x = 57.27 × 26.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.50x = 1,544.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544.57/41.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.22

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