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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.11, 53.99 and 27.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.11, 53.99 and 27.29 is: 37.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.11 : 53.99 = 27.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.11/53.99 = 27.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.11x = 53.99 × 27.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.11x = 1,472.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472.98/39.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.67

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