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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.85, 52.20 and 23.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.85, 52.20 and 23.27 is: 32.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.85 : 52.20 = 23.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.85/52.20 = 23.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.85x = 52.20 × 23.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.85x = 1,214.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214.69/37.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.09

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