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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.63, 50.58 and 27.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.63, 50.58 and 27.45 is: 37.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.63 : 50.58 = 27.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.63/50.58 = 27.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.63x = 50.58 × 27.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.63x = 1,388.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388.42/36.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.90

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