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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.27, 37.61 and 20.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.27, 37.61 and 20.36 is: 28.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.27 : 37.61 = 20.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.27/37.61 = 20.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.27x = 37.61 × 20.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.27x = 765.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765.73/27.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.08

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