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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.33, 37.76 and 27.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.33, 37.76 and 27.12 is: 37.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.33 : 37.76 = 27.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.33/37.76 = 27.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.33x = 37.76 × 27.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.33x = 1,024.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024.06/27.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.48

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