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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.07, 53.99 and 27.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.07, 53.99 and 27.46 is: 37.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.07 : 53.99 = 27.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.07/53.99 = 27.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.07x = 53.99 × 27.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.07x = 1,482.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482.57/39.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.95

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