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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.46, 37.84 and 26.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.46, 37.84 and 26.28 is: 36.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.46 : 37.84 = 26.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.46/37.84 = 26.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.46x = 37.84 × 26.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.46x = 994.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994.44/27.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.21

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