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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.23, 37.28 and 26.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.23, 37.28 and 26.51 is: 36.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.23 : 37.28 = 26.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.23/37.28 = 26.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.23x = 37.28 × 26.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.23x = 988.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.17/27.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.30

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