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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.95, 50.98 and 27.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.95, 50.98 and 27.77 is: 38.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.95 : 50.98 = 27.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.95/50.98 = 27.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.95x = 50.98 × 27.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.95x = 1,415.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415.71/36.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.31

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