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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.25, 40.83 and 24.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.25, 40.83 and 24.94 is: 37.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.25 : 40.83 = 24.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.25/40.83 = 24.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.25x = 40.83 × 24.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.25x = 1,018.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018.30/27.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.37

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