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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.84, 55.30 and 27.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.84, 55.30 and 27.92 is: 41.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.84 : 55.30 = 27.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.84/55.30 = 27.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.84x = 55.30 × 27.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.84x = 1,543.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543.98/36.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.91

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