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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.08, 53.85 and 27.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.08, 53.85 and 27.41 is: 37.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.08 : 53.85 = 27.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.08/53.85 = 27.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.08x = 53.85 × 27.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.08x = 1,475.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475.71/39.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.76

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