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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.93, 55.09 and 27.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.93, 55.09 and 27.66 is: 38.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.93 : 55.09 = 27.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.93/55.09 = 27.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.93x = 55.09 × 27.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.93x = 1,524.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524.03/39.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.17

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