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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.47, 37.63 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.47, 37.63 and 27.44 is: 37.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.47 : 37.63 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.47/37.63 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.47x = 37.63 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.47x = 1,032.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032.55/27.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.59

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