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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.62, 56.40 and 27.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.62, 56.40 and 27.50 is: 41.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.62 : 56.40 = 27.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.62/56.40 = 27.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.62x = 56.40 × 27.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.62x = 1,551
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551/37.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.23

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