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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.28, 37.32 and 25.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.28, 37.32 and 25.12 is: 34.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.28 : 37.32 = 25.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.28/37.32 = 25.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.28x = 37.32 × 25.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.28x = 937.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.48/27.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.37

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