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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.06, 37.19 and 25.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.06, 37.19 and 25.71 is: 35.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.06 : 37.19 = 25.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.06/37.19 = 25.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.06x = 37.19 × 25.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.06x = 956.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.15/27.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.33

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