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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.47, 37.68 and 26.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.47, 37.68 and 26.59 is: 36.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.47 : 37.68 = 26.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.47/37.68 = 26.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.47x = 37.68 × 26.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.47x = 1,001.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001.91/27.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.47

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