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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.94, 38.58 and 26.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.94, 38.58 and 26.74 is: 36.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.94 : 38.58 = 26.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.94/38.58 = 26.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.94x = 38.58 × 26.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.94x = 1,031.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031.63/27.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.92

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