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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.12, 37.35 and 26.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.12, 37.35 and 26.31 is: 36.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.12 : 37.35 = 26.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.12/37.35 = 26.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.12x = 37.35 × 26.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.12x = 982.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982.68/27.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.23

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