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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.44, 37.95 and 26.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.44, 37.95 and 26.23 is: 36.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.44 : 37.95 = 26.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.44/37.95 = 26.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.44x = 37.95 × 26.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.44x = 995.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995.30/27.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.27

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