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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.80, 58.19 and 27.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.80, 58.19 and 27.35 is: 41.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.80 : 58.19 = 27.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.80/58.19 = 27.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.80x = 58.19 × 27.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.80x = 1,591.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591.24/38.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.02

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