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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.59, 37.82 and 26.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.59, 37.82 and 26.17 is: 35.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.59 : 37.82 = 26.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.59/37.82 = 26.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.59x = 37.82 × 26.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.59x = 989.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989.72/27.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.88

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