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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.67, 54.63 and 27.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.67, 54.63 and 27.37 is: 37.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.67 : 54.63 = 27.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.67/54.63 = 27.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.67x = 54.63 × 27.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.67x = 1,495.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495.22/39.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.69

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