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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.69, 50.63 and 27.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.69, 50.63 and 27.06 is: 37.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.69 : 50.63 = 27.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.69/50.63 = 27.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.69x = 50.63 × 27.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.69x = 1,370.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370.05/36.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.34

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