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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.46, 37.76 and 26.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.46, 37.76 and 26.31 is: 36.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.46 : 37.76 = 26.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.46/37.76 = 26.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.46x = 37.76 × 26.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.46x = 993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993.47/27.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.18

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