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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.17, 40.73 and 25.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.17, 40.73 and 25.02 is: 37.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.17 : 40.73 = 25.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.17/40.73 = 25.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.17x = 40.73 × 25.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.17x = 1,018.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018.86/27.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.51

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