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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.34, 41.02 and 25.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.34, 41.02 and 25.65 is: 38.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.34 : 41.02 = 25.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.34/41.02 = 25.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.34x = 41.02 × 25.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.34x = 1,052.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052.10/27.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.49

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