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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.55, 54.54 and 27.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.55, 54.54 and 27.28 is: 37.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.55 : 54.54 = 27.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.55/54.54 = 27.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.55x = 54.54 × 27.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.55x = 1,487.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487.85/39.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.62

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