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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.03, 37.25 and 20.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.03, 37.25 and 20.12 is: 27.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.03 : 37.25 = 20.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.03/37.25 = 20.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.03x = 37.25 × 20.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.03x = 749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749.18/27.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.72

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