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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.73, 50.61 and 27.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.73, 50.61 and 27.01 is: 37.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.73 : 50.61 = 27.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.73/50.61 = 27.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.73x = 50.61 × 27.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.73x = 1,366.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366.98/36.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.22

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