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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.60, 38.16 and 26.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.60, 38.16 and 26.14 is: 36.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.60 : 38.16 = 26.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.60/38.16 = 26.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.60x = 38.16 × 26.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.60x = 997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997.50/27.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.14

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