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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.74, 56.45 and 27.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.74, 56.45 and 27.56 is: 41.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.74 : 56.45 = 27.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.74/56.45 = 27.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.74x = 56.45 × 27.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.74x = 1,555.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555.62/37.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.22

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