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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.12, 37.16 and 26.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.12, 37.16 and 26.04 is: 35.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.12 : 37.16 = 26.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.12/37.16 = 26.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.12x = 37.16 × 26.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.12x = 967.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967.52/27.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.68

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