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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.91, 57.06 and 27.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.91, 57.06 and 27.83 is: 41.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.91 : 57.06 = 27.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.91/57.06 = 27.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.91x = 57.06 × 27.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.91x = 1,588.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588.12/37.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.89

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