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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.27, 37.33 and 26.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.27, 37.33 and 26.35 is: 36.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.27 : 37.33 = 26.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.27/37.33 = 26.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.27x = 37.33 × 26.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.27x = 983.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983.49/27.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.06

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