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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.89, 54.01 and 38.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.89, 54.01 and 38.27 is: 53.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.89 : 54.01 = 38.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.89/54.01 = 38.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.89x = 54.01 × 38.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.89x = 2,066.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066.87/38.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.15

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