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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.20, 37.50 and 25.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.20, 37.50 and 25.81 is: 35.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.20 : 37.50 = 25.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.20/37.50 = 25.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.20x = 37.50 × 25.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.20x = 967.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967.88/27.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.58

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