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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.78, 38.54 and 26.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.78, 38.54 and 26.70 is: 37.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.78 : 38.54 = 26.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.78/38.54 = 26.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.78x = 38.54 × 26.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.78x = 1,028.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028.88/27.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.04

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