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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.39, 37.80 and 27.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.39, 37.80 and 27.05 is: 37.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.39 : 37.80 = 27.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.39/37.80 = 27.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.39x = 37.80 × 27.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.39x = 1,022.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022.49/27.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.33

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