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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.74, 38.44 and 27.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.74, 38.44 and 27.41 is: 37.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.74 : 38.44 = 27.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.74/38.44 = 27.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.74x = 38.44 × 27.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.74x = 1,053.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053.38/27.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.98

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