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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.70, 38.42 and 26.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.70, 38.42 and 26.48 is: 36.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.70 : 38.42 = 26.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.70/38.42 = 26.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.70x = 38.42 × 26.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.70x = 1,017.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017.36/27.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.73

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