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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.14, 37.55 and 26.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.14, 37.55 and 26.31 is: 36.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.14 : 37.55 = 26.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.14/37.55 = 26.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.14x = 37.55 × 26.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.14x = 987.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987.94/27.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.40

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