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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.93, 38.64 and 26.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.93, 38.64 and 26.52 is: 36.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.93 : 38.64 = 26.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.93/38.64 = 26.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.93x = 38.64 × 26.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.93x = 1,024.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024.73/27.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.69

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