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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.25, 50.05 and 27.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.25, 50.05 and 27.02 is: 37.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.25 : 50.05 = 27.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.25/50.05 = 27.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.25x = 50.05 × 27.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.25x = 1,352.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352.57/36.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.31

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