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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.38, 37.72 and 26.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.38, 37.72 and 26.27 is: 36.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.38 : 37.72 = 26.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.38/37.72 = 26.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.38x = 37.72 × 26.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.38x = 990.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990.90/27.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.19

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