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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.92, 38.26 and 26.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.92, 38.26 and 26.98 is: 36.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.92 : 38.26 = 26.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.92/38.26 = 26.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.92x = 38.26 × 26.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.92x = 1,032.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032.19/27.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.97

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