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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.62, 191.40 and 36.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.62, 191.40 and 36.33 is: 54.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.62 : 191.40 = 36.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.62/191.40 = 36.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.62x = 191.40 × 36.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.62x = 6,952.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,952.61/127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.48

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