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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.03, 37.49 and 25.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.03, 37.49 and 25.95 is: 35.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.03 : 37.49 = 25.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.03/37.49 = 25.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.03x = 37.49 × 25.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.03x = 972.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972.93/27.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.99

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