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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.19, 37.50 and 25.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.19, 37.50 and 25.39 is: 35.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.19 : 37.50 = 25.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.19/37.50 = 25.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.19x = 37.50 × 25.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.19x = 951.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951.94/27.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.02

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