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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.26, 52.77 and 27.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.26, 52.77 and 27.94 is: 38.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.26 : 52.77 = 27.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.26/52.77 = 27.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.26x = 52.77 × 27.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.26x = 1,474.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474.39/38.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.54

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