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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.17, 37.22 and 26.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.17, 37.22 and 26.79 is: 36.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.17 : 37.22 = 26.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.17/37.22 = 26.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.17x = 37.22 × 26.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.17x = 997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997.18/27.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.70

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