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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.38, 37.54 and 26.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.38, 37.54 and 26.84 is: 36.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.38 : 37.54 = 26.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.38/37.54 = 26.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.38x = 37.54 × 26.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.38x = 1,007.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007.57/27.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.80

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