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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.06, 37.10 and 26.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.06, 37.10 and 26.64 is: 36.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.06 : 37.10 = 26.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.06/37.10 = 26.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.06x = 37.10 × 26.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.06x = 988.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.34/27.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.52

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