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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.92, 56.86 and 27.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.92, 56.86 and 27.07 is: 40.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.92 : 56.86 = 27.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.92/56.86 = 27.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.92x = 56.86 × 27.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.92x = 1,539.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539.10/37.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.59

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