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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.66, 38.12 and 26.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.66, 38.12 and 26.78 is: 36.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.66 : 38.12 = 26.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.66/38.12 = 26.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.66x = 38.12 × 26.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.66x = 1,020.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020.85/27.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.91

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