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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.78, 38.55 and 26.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.78, 38.55 and 26.82 is: 37.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.78 : 38.55 = 26.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.78/38.55 = 26.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.78x = 38.55 × 26.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.78x = 1,033.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033.91/27.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.22

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