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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.25, 41.05 and 24.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.25, 41.05 and 24.86 is: 37.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.25 : 41.05 = 24.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.25/41.05 = 24.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.25x = 41.05 × 24.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.25x = 1,020.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020.50/27.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.45

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