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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.50, 51.72 and 27.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.50, 51.72 and 27.15 is: 37.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.50 : 51.72 = 27.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.50/51.72 = 27.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.50x = 51.72 × 27.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.50x = 1,404.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404.20/37.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.45

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