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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.07, 52.48 and 27.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.07, 52.48 and 27.55 is: 37.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.07 : 52.48 = 27.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.07/52.48 = 27.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.07x = 52.48 × 27.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.07x = 1,445.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445.92/38.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.99

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