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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.70, 54.97 and 27.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.70, 54.97 and 27.69 is: 41.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.70 : 54.97 = 27.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.70/54.97 = 27.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.70x = 54.97 × 27.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.70x = 1,522.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522.12/36.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.47

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