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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.84, 38.36 and 26.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.84, 38.36 and 26.03 is: 35.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.84 : 38.36 = 26.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.84/38.36 = 26.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.84x = 38.36 × 26.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.84x = 998.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998.19/27.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.85

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