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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.02, 40.44 and 25.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.02, 40.44 and 25.86 is: 38.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.02 : 40.44 = 25.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.02/40.44 = 25.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.02x = 40.44 × 25.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.02x = 1,045.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045.78/27.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.70

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