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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.74, 38.02 and 26.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.74, 38.02 and 26.30 is: 36.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.74 : 38.02 = 26.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.74/38.02 = 26.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.74x = 38.02 × 26.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.74x = 999.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999.93/27.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.05

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