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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.27, 97.89 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.27, 97.89 and 26.76 is: 40.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.27 : 97.89 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.27/97.89 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.27x = 97.89 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.27x = 2,619.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619.54/65.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.13

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