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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.11, 52.53 and 27.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.11, 52.53 and 27.73 is: 38.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.11 : 52.53 = 27.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.11/52.53 = 27.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.11x = 52.53 × 27.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.11x = 1,456.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456.66/38.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.22

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