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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.61, 54.64 and 27.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.61, 54.64 and 27.33 is: 37.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.61 : 54.64 = 27.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.61/54.64 = 27.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.61x = 54.64 × 27.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.61x = 1,493.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493.31/39.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.70

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