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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.39, 54.80 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.39, 54.80 and 27.44 is: 41.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.39 : 54.80 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.39/54.80 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.39x = 54.80 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.39x = 1,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503.30/36.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.31

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