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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.93, 55.14 and 27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.93, 55.14 and 27 is: 37.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.93 : 55.14 = 27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.93/55.14 = 27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.93x = 55.14 × 27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.93x = 1,488.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488.78/39.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.28

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