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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.14, 52.59 and 27.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.14, 52.59 and 27.76 is: 38.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.14 : 52.59 = 27.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.14/52.59 = 27.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.14x = 52.59 × 27.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.14x = 1,459.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459.90/38.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.28

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