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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.26, 58.89 and 27.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.26, 58.89 and 27.84 is: 41.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.26 : 58.89 = 27.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.26/58.89 = 27.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.26x = 58.89 × 27.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.26x = 1,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639.50/39.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.77

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