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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.05, 40.68 and 25.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.05, 40.68 and 25.88 is: 38.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.05 : 40.68 = 25.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.05/40.68 = 25.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.05x = 40.68 × 25.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.05x = 1,052.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052.60/27.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.92

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