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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.63, 38.04 and 26.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.63, 38.04 and 26.96 is: 37.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.63 : 38.04 = 26.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.63/38.04 = 26.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.63x = 38.04 × 26.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.63x = 1,025.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025.37/27.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.11

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