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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.32, 37.86 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.32, 37.86 and 26.76 is: 37.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.32 : 37.86 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.32/37.86 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.32x = 37.86 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.32x = 1,013.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013.13/27.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.08

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