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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.47, 37.70 and 26.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.47, 37.70 and 26.57 is: 36.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.47 : 37.70 = 26.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.47/37.70 = 26.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.47x = 37.70 × 26.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.47x = 1,001.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001.69/27.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.46

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