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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.52, 54.52 and 27.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.52, 54.52 and 27.22 is: 37.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.52 : 54.52 = 27.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.52/54.52 = 27.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.52x = 54.52 × 27.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.52x = 1,484.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484.03/39.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.55

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