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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.95, 38.48 and 27.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.95, 38.48 and 27.84 is: 38.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.95 : 38.48 = 27.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.95/38.48 = 27.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.95x = 38.48 × 27.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.95x = 1,071.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071.29/27.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.34

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