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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.63, 38.16 and 27.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.63, 38.16 and 27.36 is: 37.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.63 : 38.16 = 27.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.63/38.16 = 27.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.63x = 38.16 × 27.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.63x = 1,044.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044.06/27.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.79

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