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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.04, 36.80 and 26.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.04, 36.80 and 26.80 is: 36.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.04 : 36.80 = 26.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.04/36.80 = 26.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.04x = 36.80 × 26.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.04x = 986.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986.24/27.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.47

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