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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.98, 55.34 and 27.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.98, 55.34 and 27.95 is: 41.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.98 : 55.34 = 27.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.98/55.34 = 27.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.98x = 55.34 × 27.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.98x = 1,546.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546.34/36.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.82

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