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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.12, 37.40 and 26.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.12, 37.40 and 26.24 is: 36.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.12 : 37.40 = 26.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.12/37.40 = 26.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.12x = 37.40 × 26.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.12x = 981.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.38/27.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.19

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