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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.82, 38.42 and 26.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.82, 38.42 and 26.02 is: 35.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.82 : 38.42 = 26.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.82/38.42 = 26.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.82x = 38.42 × 26.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.82x = 999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999.69/27.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.93

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