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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.38, 59.10 and 27.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.38, 59.10 and 27.16 is: 40.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.38 : 59.10 = 27.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.38/59.10 = 27.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.38x = 59.10 × 27.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.38x = 1,605.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605.16/39.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.76

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