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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.90, 38.54 and 26.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.90, 38.54 and 26.46 is: 36.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.90 : 38.54 = 26.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.90/38.54 = 26.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.90x = 38.54 × 26.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.90x = 1,019.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019.77/27.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.55

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