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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.27, 37.56 and 25.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.27, 37.56 and 25.38 is: 34.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.27 : 37.56 = 25.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.27/37.56 = 25.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.27x = 37.56 × 25.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.27x = 953.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953.05/27.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.95

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