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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.95, 51.02 and 27.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.95, 51.02 and 27.74 is: 38.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.95 : 51.02 = 27.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.95/51.02 = 27.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.95x = 51.02 × 27.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.95x = 1,415.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415.29/36.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.30

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