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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.78, 55.02 and 27.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.78, 55.02 and 27.66 is: 41.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.78 : 55.02 = 27.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.78/55.02 = 27.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.78x = 55.02 × 27.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.78x = 1,521.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521.85/36.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.38

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