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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.91, 58.27 and 27.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.91, 58.27 and 27.47 is: 41.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.91 : 58.27 = 27.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.91/58.27 = 27.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.91x = 58.27 × 27.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.91x = 1,600.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600.68/38.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.14

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