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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.30, 37.50 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.30, 37.50 and 25.44 is: 34.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.30 : 37.50 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.30/37.50 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.30x = 37.50 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.30x = 954
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954/27.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.95

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