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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27, 40.23 and 25.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27, 40.23 and 25.65 is: 38.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27 : 40.23 = 25.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27/40.23 = 25.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27x = 40.23 × 25.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27x = 1,031.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031.90/27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.22

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