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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.73, 54.84 and 27.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.73, 54.84 and 27.48 is: 37.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.73 : 54.84 = 27.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.73/54.84 = 27.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.73x = 54.84 × 27.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.73x = 1,507.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507.00/39.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.93

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