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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.34, 51.58 and 27.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.34, 51.58 and 27.68 is: 38.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.34 : 51.58 = 27.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.34/51.58 = 27.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.34x = 51.58 × 27.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.34x = 1,427.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427.73/37.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.24

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