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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.47, 54.43 and 27.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.47, 54.43 and 27.02 is: 37.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.47 : 54.43 = 27.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.47/54.43 = 27.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.47x = 54.43 × 27.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.47x = 1,470.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470.77/39.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.27

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