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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.13, 55.65 and 27.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.13, 55.65 and 27.01 is: 40.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.13 : 55.65 = 27.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.13/55.65 = 27.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.13x = 55.65 × 27.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.13x = 1,503.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503.11/37.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.48

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