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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.44, 54.46 and 27.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.44, 54.46 and 27.80 is: 38.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.44 : 54.46 = 27.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.44/54.46 = 27.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.44x = 54.46 × 27.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.44x = 1,513.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513.99/39.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.39

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