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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.89, 38.20 and 26.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.89, 38.20 and 26.52 is: 36.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.89 : 38.20 = 26.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.89/38.20 = 26.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.89x = 38.20 × 26.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.89x = 1,013.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013.06/27.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.32

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