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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.57, 54.62 and 27.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.57, 54.62 and 27.56 is: 41.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.57 : 54.62 = 27.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.57/54.62 = 27.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.57x = 54.62 × 27.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.57x = 1,505.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505.33/36.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.16

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