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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.18, 55.67 and 27.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.18, 55.67 and 27.06 is: 40.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.18 : 55.67 = 27.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.18/55.67 = 27.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.18x = 55.67 × 27.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.18x = 1,506.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506.43/37.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.52

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