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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.08, 54.22 and 27.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.08, 54.22 and 27.12 is: 40.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.08 : 54.22 = 27.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.08/54.22 = 27.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.08x = 54.22 × 27.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.08x = 1,470.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470.45/36.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.76

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