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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.34, 37.68 and 25.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.34, 37.68 and 25.94 is: 35.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.34 : 37.68 = 25.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.34/37.68 = 25.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.34x = 37.68 × 25.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.34x = 977.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977.42/27.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.75

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