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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.14, 37.22 and 25.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.14, 37.22 and 25.06 is: 34.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.14 : 37.22 = 25.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.14/37.22 = 25.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.14x = 37.22 × 25.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.14x = 932.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932.73/27.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.37

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