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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.06, 52.47 and 27.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.06, 52.47 and 27.11 is: 37.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.06 : 52.47 = 27.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.06/52.47 = 27.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.06x = 52.47 × 27.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.06x = 1,422.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422.46/38.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.37

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