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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.28, 57.46 and 27.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.28, 57.46 and 27.48 is: 41.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.28 : 57.46 = 27.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.28/57.46 = 27.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.28x = 57.46 × 27.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.28x = 1,579.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579.00/38.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.25

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