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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.04, 52.49 and 27.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.04, 52.49 and 27.69 is: 38.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.04 : 52.49 = 27.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.04/52.49 = 27.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.04x = 52.49 × 27.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.04x = 1,453.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453.45/38.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.21

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