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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.24, 57.20 and 27.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.24, 57.20 and 27.52 is: 41.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.24 : 57.20 = 27.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.24/57.20 = 27.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.24x = 57.20 × 27.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.24x = 1,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574.14/38.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.16

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