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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.49, 55.97 and 27.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.49, 55.97 and 27.27 is: 40.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.49 : 55.97 = 27.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.49/55.97 = 27.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.49x = 55.97 × 27.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.49x = 1,526.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526.30/37.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.71

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