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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.61, 54.63 and 27.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.61, 54.63 and 27.93 is: 38.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.61 : 54.63 = 27.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.61/54.63 = 27.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.61x = 54.63 × 27.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.61x = 1,525.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525.82/39.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.52

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