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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.62, 37.79 and 27.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.62, 37.79 and 27.62 is: 37.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.62 : 37.79 = 27.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.62/37.79 = 27.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.62x = 37.79 × 27.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.62x = 1,043.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043.43/27.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.79

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