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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.80, 56.74 and 27.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.80, 56.74 and 27.18 is: 40.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.80 : 56.74 = 27.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.80/56.74 = 27.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.80x = 56.74 × 27.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.80x = 1,542.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542.19/37.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.80

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