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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.06, 52.51 and 27.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.06, 52.51 and 27.68 is: 38.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.06 : 52.51 = 27.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.06/52.51 = 27.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.06x = 52.51 × 27.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.06x = 1,453.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453.47/38.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.19

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