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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.41, 37.75 and 26.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.41, 37.75 and 26.85 is: 36.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.41 : 37.75 = 26.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.41/37.75 = 26.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.41x = 37.75 × 26.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.41x = 1,013.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013.52/27.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.97

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