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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.68, 37.98 and 26.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.68, 37.98 and 26.32 is: 36.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.68 : 37.98 = 26.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.68/37.98 = 26.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.68x = 37.98 × 26.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.68x = 999.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999.63/27.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.11

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