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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.25, 37.55 and 26.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.25, 37.55 and 26.15 is: 36.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.25 : 37.55 = 26.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.25/37.55 = 26.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.25x = 37.55 × 26.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.25x = 981.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.81/27.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.03

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