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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.19, 57.20 and 27.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.19, 57.20 and 27.32 is: 40.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.19 : 57.20 = 27.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.19/57.20 = 27.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.19x = 57.20 × 27.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.19x = 1,562.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562.49/38.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.91

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