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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.30, 41.13 and 25.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.30, 41.13 and 25.08 is: 37.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.30 : 41.13 = 25.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.30/41.13 = 25.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.30x = 41.13 × 25.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.30x = 1,031.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031.54/27.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.79

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