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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.62, 54.68 and 27.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.62, 54.68 and 27.35 is: 37.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.62 : 54.68 = 27.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.62/54.68 = 27.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.62x = 54.68 × 27.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.62x = 1,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495.26/39.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.74

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