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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.11, 53.87 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.11, 53.87 and 27.44 is: 37.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.11 : 53.87 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.11/53.87 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.11x = 53.87 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.11x = 1,477.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477.99/39.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.79

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