1. We are asked to solve the equation $3^x = 27^x$ using logarithms.
2. First, recognize that $27$ can be written as a power of $3$: $27 = 3^3$.
3. Substitute $27$ with $3^3$ in the equation:
$$3^x = (3^3)^x$$
4. Apply the power of a power rule: $(a^m)^n = a^{mn}$:
$$3^x = 3^{3x}$$
5. Since the bases are the same and the expressions are equal, their exponents must be equal:
$$x = 3x$$
6. Solve for $x$:
$$x - 3x = 0$$
$$\cancel{1}x - \cancel{3}x = 0$$
$$-2x = 0$$
7. Divide both sides by $-2$:
$$x = \frac{0}{-2} = 0$$
8. The solution to the equation is $x = 0$.
Final answer: $x = 0$
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