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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.64, 38.10 and 26.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.64, 38.10 and 26.13 is: 36.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.64 : 38.10 = 26.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.64/38.10 = 26.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.64x = 38.10 × 26.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.64x = 995.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995.55/27.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.02

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