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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.17, 37.52 and 26.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.17, 37.52 and 26.99 is: 37.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.17 : 37.52 = 26.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.17/37.52 = 26.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.17x = 37.52 × 26.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.17x = 1,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012.34/27.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.27

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