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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.08, 37.04 and 26.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.08, 37.04 and 26.96 is: 36.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.08 : 37.04 = 26.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.08/37.04 = 26.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.08x = 37.04 × 26.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.08x = 998.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998.60/27.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.88

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