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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.48, 37.89 and 26.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.48, 37.89 and 26.49 is: 36.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.48 : 37.89 = 26.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.48/37.89 = 26.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.48x = 37.89 × 26.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.48x = 1,003.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003.71/27.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.52

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