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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.01, 53.78 and 27.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.01, 53.78 and 27.34 is: 37.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.01 : 53.78 = 27.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.01/53.78 = 27.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.01x = 53.78 × 27.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.01x = 1,470.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470.08/39.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.68

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