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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.21, 37.73 and 26.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.21, 37.73 and 26.83 is: 37.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.21 : 37.73 = 26.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.21/37.73 = 26.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.21x = 37.73 × 26.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.21x = 1,012.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012.30/27.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.20

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