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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.27, 40.89 and 25.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.27, 40.89 and 25.14 is: 37.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.27 : 40.89 = 25.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.27/40.89 = 25.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.27x = 40.89 × 25.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.27x = 1,027.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027.97/27.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.70

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