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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.92, 37.34 and 26.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.92, 37.34 and 26.69 is: 37.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.92 : 37.34 = 26.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.92/37.34 = 26.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.92x = 37.34 × 26.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.92x = 996.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996.42/26.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.02

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