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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.05, 40.82 and 25.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.05, 40.82 and 25.79 is: 38.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.05 : 40.82 = 25.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.05/40.82 = 25.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.05x = 40.82 × 25.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.05x = 1,052.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052.72/27.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.91

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