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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.29, 55.93 and 27.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.29, 55.93 and 27.16 is: 40.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.29 : 55.93 = 27.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.29/55.93 = 27.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.29x = 55.93 × 27.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.29x = 1,519.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519.11/37.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.74

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