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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.04, 55.62 and 27.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.04, 55.62 and 27.90 is: 41.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.04 : 55.62 = 27.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.04/55.62 = 27.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.04x = 55.62 × 27.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.04x = 1,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551.80/37.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.90

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