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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37, 50.97 and 27.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37, 50.97 and 27.28 is: 37.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37 : 50.97 = 27.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37/50.97 = 27.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37x = 50.97 × 27.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37x = 1,390.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390.46/37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.58

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