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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.75, 55.15 and 27.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.75, 55.15 and 27.75 is: 41.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.75 : 55.15 = 27.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.75/55.15 = 27.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.75x = 55.15 × 27.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.75x = 1,530.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530.27/36.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.64

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