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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.57, 38.25 and 26.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.57, 38.25 and 26.37 is: 36.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.57 : 38.25 = 26.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.57/38.25 = 26.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.57x = 38.25 × 26.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.57x = 1,008.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008.65/27.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.59

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