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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.73, 56.70 and 27.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.73, 56.70 and 27.61 is: 41.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.73 : 56.70 = 27.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.73/56.70 = 27.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.73x = 56.70 × 27.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.73x = 1,565.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565.35/37.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.49

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