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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.64, 38.12 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.64, 38.12 and 26.76 is: 36.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.64 : 38.12 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.64/38.12 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.64x = 38.12 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.64x = 1,020.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020.09/27.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.91

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