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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.69, 37.92 and 27.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.69, 37.92 and 27.60 is: 37.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.69 : 37.92 = 27.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.69/37.92 = 27.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.69x = 37.92 × 27.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.69x = 1,046.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046.59/27.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.80

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