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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.07, 37.36 and 14.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.07, 37.36 and 14.79 is: 20.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.07 : 37.36 = 14.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.07/37.36 = 14.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.07x = 37.36 × 14.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.07x = 552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552.77/27.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.42

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