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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.12, 37.20 and 26.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.12, 37.20 and 26.82 is: 36.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.12 : 37.20 = 26.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.12/37.20 = 26.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.12x = 37.20 × 26.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.12x = 997.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997.70/27.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.79

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