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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.02, 53.78 and 27.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.02, 53.78 and 27.95 is: 38.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.02 : 53.78 = 27.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.02/53.78 = 27.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.02x = 53.78 × 27.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.02x = 1,503.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503.15/39.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.52

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