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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.54, 37.91 and 26.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.54, 37.91 and 26.01 is: 35.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.54 : 37.91 = 26.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.54/37.91 = 26.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.54x = 37.91 × 26.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.54x = 985.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985.91/27.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.80

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