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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.12, 56.95 and 27.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.12, 56.95 and 27.95 is: 41.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.12 : 56.95 = 27.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.12/56.95 = 27.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.12x = 56.95 × 27.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.12x = 1,591.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591.56/38.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.75

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