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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.16, 37.41 and 26.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.16, 37.41 and 26.41 is: 36.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.16 : 37.41 = 26.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.16/37.41 = 26.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.16x = 37.41 × 26.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.16x = 988.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.00/27.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.38

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