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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.62, 51.89 and 27.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.62, 51.89 and 27.29 is: 37.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.62 : 51.89 = 27.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.62/51.89 = 27.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.62x = 51.89 × 27.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.62x = 1,416.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416.28/37.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.65

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