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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.25, 57.45 and 27.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.25, 57.45 and 27.45 is: 41.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.25 : 57.45 = 27.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.25/57.45 = 27.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.25x = 57.45 × 27.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.25x = 1,577.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577.00/38.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.23

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