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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.09, 54.08 and 27.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.09, 54.08 and 27.09 is: 40.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.09 : 54.08 = 27.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.09/54.08 = 27.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.09x = 54.08 × 27.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.09x = 1,465.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465.03/36.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.59

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