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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.35, 54.27 and 27.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.35, 54.27 and 27.07 is: 37.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.35 : 54.27 = 27.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.35/54.27 = 27.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.35x = 54.27 × 27.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.35x = 1,469.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469.09/39.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.33

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