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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.67, 191.52 and 36.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.67, 191.52 and 36.38 is: 54.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.67 : 191.52 = 36.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.67/191.52 = 36.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.67x = 191.52 × 36.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.67x = 6,966.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,966.36/127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.57

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