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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.06, 40.55 and 25.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.06, 40.55 and 25.58 is: 38.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.06 : 40.55 = 25.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.06/40.55 = 25.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.06x = 40.55 × 25.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.06x = 1,036.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036.94/27.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.32

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