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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.70, 38.03 and 26.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.70, 38.03 and 26.38 is: 36.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.70 : 38.03 = 26.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.70/38.03 = 26.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.70x = 38.03 × 26.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.70x = 1,003.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003.23/27.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.22

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