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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.67, 38.10 and 26.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.67, 38.10 and 26.59 is: 36.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.67 : 38.10 = 26.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.67/38.10 = 26.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.67x = 38.10 × 26.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.67x = 1,013.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013.08/27.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.61

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