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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.68, 37.84 and 26.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.68, 37.84 and 26.56 is: 36.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.68 : 37.84 = 26.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.68/37.84 = 26.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.68x = 37.84 × 26.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.68x = 1,005.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005.03/27.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.31

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