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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.41, 54.37 and 27.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.41, 54.37 and 27.13 is: 37.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.41 : 54.37 = 27.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.41/54.37 = 27.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.41x = 54.37 × 27.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.41x = 1,474.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474.91/39.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.42

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