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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.22, 40.86 and 25.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.22, 40.86 and 25.48 is: 38.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.22 : 40.86 = 25.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.22/40.86 = 25.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.22x = 40.86 × 25.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.22x = 1,041.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041.11/27.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.25

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