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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.15, 37.26 and 25.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.15, 37.26 and 25.32 is: 34.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.15 : 37.26 = 25.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.15/37.26 = 25.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.15x = 37.26 × 25.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.15x = 943.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943.42/27.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.75

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