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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.45, 38.07 and 27.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.45, 38.07 and 27.09 is: 37.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.45 : 38.07 = 27.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.45/38.07 = 27.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.45x = 38.07 × 27.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.45x = 1,031.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031.32/27.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.57

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