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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.39, 38.06 and 27.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.39, 38.06 and 27.07 is: 37.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.39 : 38.06 = 27.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.39/38.06 = 27.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.39x = 38.06 × 27.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.39x = 1,030.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030.16/27.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.61

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