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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.04, 53.88 and 27.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.04, 53.88 and 27.41 is: 37.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.04 : 53.88 = 27.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.04/53.88 = 27.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.04x = 53.88 × 27.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.04x = 1,477.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477.10/39.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.83

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