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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.89, 52.22 and 27.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.89, 52.22 and 27.51 is: 37.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.89 : 52.22 = 27.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.89/52.22 = 27.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.89x = 52.22 × 27.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.89x = 1,436.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436.58/37.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.91

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