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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.03, 53.83 and 27.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.03, 53.83 and 27.97 is: 38.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.03 : 53.83 = 27.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.03/53.83 = 27.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.03x = 53.83 × 27.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.03x = 1,505.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505.63/39.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.58

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