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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.87, 37.28 and 26.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.87, 37.28 and 26.27 is: 36.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.87 : 37.28 = 26.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.87/37.28 = 26.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.87x = 37.28 × 26.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.87x = 979.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979.03/26.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.44

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